Initial indications show that funds being collected from street sellers around the country for Daffodil Day on 22 March are significantly lower than previous years, making it unlikely that the Irish Cancer Society will reach its target of €3.4m.
“Without a successful Daffodil Day campaign, the society will struggle to continue to provide the same level of care, support and information services in 2014,” said a spokesperson for the charity.
Irish Cancer Society CEO John McCormack expressed his “sincere and heartfelt” thanks to all the volunteers and supporters around the country who braved the “disastrous” cold and wet on the day to collect or donate for Daffodil Day – and appealed for those who didn’t brave the elements on the day to buy a daffodil to show their support today by giving money online or by text.
Funds raised on Daffodil Day by thousands of volunteers across Ireland go directly to providing information, care and support to those with and affected by cancer in Ireland. The society’s Cancer Information Service is one of the key services funded by Daffodil Day and comprises seven Daffodil Centres based in hospitals nationwide, with plans for seven more in the next two years.
Other services are the National Cancer Helpline – Freefone 1800 200 700 – which also includes cancer chat, queries through e-mail and social media, and a suite of booklets and leaflets. The services are free, confidential and available nationwide.
“More people are availing of the society’s services than ever before as more people in Ireland are diagnosed with cancer each year putting even more demand on the Irish Cancer Society’s services,” said the spokesperson.
You can support Daffodil Day by doing any of the following:
- Phone CallSave 1850 60 60 60 to donate;
- Make a donation online at www.cancer.ie;
- Text ‘Daff’ to 50300 to donate €4 (100 per cent of your donation will go to Daffodil Day); or
- Buy a virtual daffodil on the Irish Cancer Society’s Facebook page.
