On August 30, 2024, the communities of the Western Bay of Plenty came together in support of Daffodil Day.

You may be aware that Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society’s most important fundraiser. The funds we raise together help us continue our services for another year in the region, ensuring we are there to give support at the time it is needed the most.

But Daffodil Day is important for another reason as well. It unites the community, bringing us together to wear our daffodils in solidarity with those we know and love on the cancer journey.

I’d like to personally thank the Western Bay of Plenty for the support they have given us this Daffodil Day. I’d also like to acknowledge the many volunteers who donated their time to be on our collection stands.

I’d also like to express my gratitude to Maria Moore, Linda Milne, Kathleen Chan, Gillian Checkley, Glennis Sims, Jennifer Chappel, and Monique Amore who put in dozens of hours of their time as volunteer coordinators in the area and who are responsible for making sure their towns were painted yellow.

Thank you all so much for being there for us this Daffodil Day. With your support, we can be there for the 1 in 3 with cancer with cancer.

Ngā mihi nui.

Helen Carter, chief executive, Cancer Society Waikato/BOP