People are urged to support the Irish Cancer Society’s first in-person Daffodil Day in three years, taking place today, Friday March 25th.
For the first time since 2019, communities across Ireland will once again turn daffodil yellow as they take to the streets to raise funds and give hope to cancer patients and their families. However, over the past week the Society has seen large numbers of volunteers side-lined due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.
The charity’s flagship fundraiser traditionally sees thousands turn out across the country to fundraise and sell the iconic daffodil pins, but this year there will be fewer people on the streets due to the impact of the current Covid-19 situation on volunteer numbers.
Each year almost 45,000 people in Ireland hear the words ‘you have cancer’. Over 9,000 people will lose their lives to the illness each year. Meanwhile, 200,000 cancer survivors in Ireland are living beyond cancer. The Irish Cancer Society provides advice, support and practical help for anyone affected by cancer. None of this would be possible without the support of the Irish public on Daffodil Day.
Viewers can also tune in to the Late Late Show on RTÉ 1 at 9.35pm tonight, which will feature Republic of Ireland legend and Irish Cancer Society’s Official Ambassador for Daffodil Day 2022, Mick McCarthy.
Mick will speak about both his parents and the long-lasting imprint they both left on his life on tonight’s show.
Ireland and Leinster pro, Andrew Porter will also shave his head live to raise funds on Daffodil Day. Andrew sadly lost his mother Wendy to cancer when he was just 12 years old.
If you have concerns or questions about cancer, or to learn more about support services available in your area, contact the Irish Cancer Society Support Line on Freephone:1800 200 700
To donate go to www.daffodilday.ie or over the phone on 0818 10 20 30
There will be both cash and contactless options for giving at many street collection locations, and people can also donate via Revolut or in Centra stores nationwide.
