Call for volunteers for Daffodil Day in Athlone
Daffodil Day is back on the streets later this month for the first time since 2019, and Athlone's coordinator is calling for volunteers to give their time for the Irish Cancer Society's biggest fundraiser on March 25 next.
“We're looking for volunteers for two-hour slots and we'll be running our stands from 10am to 6pm on the day,” Mary Fagg, who has been local coordinator for many years, explained on Friday. “Hopefully, we'll see all our old volunteers back again.”
She thanked all of the shops and businesses who are allowing their fundraising stands at their outlets this year.
Daffodil Day is the most important fundraising event of the year for the Irish Cancer Society and the money raised goes directly to funding crucial supports including our Support Line, free counselling, Night Nurses to provide end of life care, and financial support for families of children affected by cancer. Along with these services, the money raised on Daffodil Day allows the organisation to support life-changing cancer research.
Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, said they are so excited to be able to get out on the streets again to see the amazing support the people of Ireland show to anyone affected by cancer.
"Daffodil Day is such a special and hopeful day for our entire community. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been so lucky that people have found innovative ways to support us but we are looking forward to seeing Ireland turn yellow once again on March 25.
“The pandemic showed us how we can achieve incredible things when we come together with a purpose. Now we must focus this effort on making sure we don’t go backwards on the progress made in saving lives from cancer,” Ms Power added.
People are being asked to take part and take back from cancer in any way they can this Daffodil Day. As well as donating at Cancer.ie and volunteering to help fundraise, they can purchase items from the Daffodil Day online shop and take part in a steps challenge.
For more information about Daffodil Day visit www.Cancer.ie/DaffodilDay
Anyone who can help out in Athlone should call Mary Fagg 087 666 6687.