Crazy Hat Day is the brainchild of Townsville charity Violets and Lace, which was set up to raise awareness and education about sun safety and melanoma. The charity was established six years ago ...

Kaleigh Basham, left, and Brandee O’Hara, hug each other during crazy hat day at the Beckley YMCA Happy Kids Preschool. The kids were learning the letter H. To view or purchase photos ...

Participants are also encouraged to create a crazy hat to wear on the day. Spokeswoman Rachael Mounsey said the society hoped the walk would raise awareness of melanoma and unite the Bay community ...