Daffodil Day sprouts up again

Daffodil Day is the symbol of hope for many New Zealanders diagnosed with cancer. Photo: Supplied.

The Waikato and Bay of Plenty will be turning the town yellow this month for the Cancer Society's annual Daffodil Day fundraiser.

The event will see more than 70,000 fabric daffodils available to purchase from schools, community groups, local businesses and more than 230 street collection sites in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region on Friday, August 25.

Fundraising manager Catriona Findlay says that Daffodil Day is the society's largest and most important annual fundraiser.

'The daffodil is a symbol of hope for the more than 60 New Zealanders diagnosed with cancer each day. From providing free support to people with cancer and funding research, to helping Kiwis reduce their risk through education and advocacy; every dollar goes a long way to make a difference in our communities.”

Catriona says the Cancer Society receives no direct government funding and so relies on the generosity of New Zealanders.

'With so many charities vying for donations, it can be a challenge to secure the financial support we need to offer the crucial services within our communities.

'We hope that New Zealanders will get behind Daffodil Day again this year and wear their daffodil with pride – whether it's for a friend, a family member or to support important cancer research.”

All funds raised will stay in the region to help reduce the impact and incidence of cancer and ensure the best cancer care for people in the community.

If you would like to make a donation to the Cancer Society go to daffodilday.org.nz or donate via street collections on Friday, August 25 and collection boxes in schools, community groups and local businesses throughout the month.

All funds raised from Daffodil Day will stay in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region and assist the Cancer Society to provide supportive care for people with cancer, their carers, whanau and friends, fund cancer research and provide the public with information on the ways to reduce the risk of cancer through living a smokefree, sun smart, healthy lifestyle.

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1 comment

shame on government

Posted on 14-08-2017 08:00 | By Captain Sensible

What a shame that the Cancer Society has to rely on donations. We are a heavily taxed country yet $26 million went on a stupid "referendum" over a flag because of the ego of the last PM. Would have been nice to see this deserving Charity get a decent share as they work for all Kiwis, unlike the politicians.


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