World Radiography Day (WRD) continues to grow in momentum and this year it promises to be better than ever. A record number of departments are expected to take part on 8 November, marking the event with a variety of activities to raise the profile of radiography as a profession.
Promotional material, including posters, stickers and the ever-popular fluffy bugs, as well as a publicity guide with suggestions on how to make the most of WRD, are now available to order. Click here to place your order (packs will be despatched in October).
Departments planning fundraising activities are encouraged to support a new initiative, launched by the SoR’s Benevolent Fund to coincide with this year’s event. The fund – which assists members, former members and their families in times of distress – is challenging radiographers to come up with novel ideas to raise as much money as possible around WRD and the following months.
“Last year, Andy Powell from Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle organised a coordinated set of rowing relay events at several hospital sites which netted over £970 for the charity,” explained Sue Barlow, chair of the fund’s trustees.
Benevolent Fund Awareness Day (BAD) is being promoted with the slogan: 'Do not get SAD invest in BAD... secure the future. Every little helps, every little more helps dividends'.
“Through BAD we hope to raise valuable funds so that we can be sure we have the means to do the best for radiographers and their families, should the need arise in the future," said Sue.
Click here to sponsor Andy Powell in this year's rowing challenge.
Click here for further information on the SoR's Benevolent Fund.
