The Mayor of Clare has called on members of the public to support Clare Daffodil Day 2009 by buying a daffodil on March 20, holding a daffodil coffee morning or acting as a volunteer selling daffodils in the community or workplace.
Councillor Madeleine Taylor Quinn issued her appeal while launching the annual Daffodil Day campaign for the Clare Branch of the Irish Cancer Society at the West County Hotel, Ennis this week. Daffodil Day is organised and run by the Irish Cancer Society and is regarded as the most popular annual charity event in Ireland. The Society provided over 5,700 nights of care to 1,600 families in 2008. This is a 10% increase on the number of nights and people cared for in 2007.
Mayor Taylor-Quinn stated, “Cancer affects us all at some point in our lives. All of us know someone who has cancer or who has survived it, or who became a victim. This is reason enough for all of us to support worthy causes such as Daffodil Day. Fundraising efforts like this help to raise awareness as well as fund vital services.” “While cancer services throughout Ireland continue to improve, the prevention and reduction of incidence of this disease has become a priority. I would like to the congratulate everyone associated with the Clare Branch of the Irish Cancer Society for their ongoing efforts to help cancer research and palliative care,” she added.
The Mayor pointed out that funds raised during Daffodil Day 2009 would make a huge difference to the lives of thousands of Irish people affected by cancer. She said, “The money raised this year will result in around 1,600 families in Ireland receiving free care from a night nurse. Furthermore, 19 oncology liaison nurses in hospitals around the country will be on hand to give practical and emotional assistance to people with cancer.”
Mayor Taylor-Quinn also reminded people about the free and confidential advice that is available from the Irish Cancer Society She said, “The Cancer Information Service provides some of the latest advice and support on cancer, and free information that can really help someone who is in the dark and feeling frightened. The service is available weekdays 9am-7pm (5pm on a Friday), on Freefone 1800 200 700, or by email at helpline@irishcancer.ie.”
Ways members of the public can help raise funds during 2009 Daffodil Day:
- Order Irish Cancer Society merchandise to sell at your school, workplace or club
- Volunteer to sell merchandise on Daffodil Day
- Buy a silk daffodil pin, fresh flowers or other items at one of the Society stalls on Friday 20 March, and wear your daffodil to show your support
- Organise a Robert Roberts coffee morning or other special event
- Plant a daffodil in the Society’s virtual Spring Garden of Hope at www.PlantaDaff.ie
- Organise an event in your workplace
For more information, call the Daffodil Day office on 1850 60 60 60.
Councillor Madeleine Taylor Quinn issued her appeal while launching the annual Daffodil Day campaign for the Clare Branch of the Irish Cancer Society at the West County Hotel, Ennis this week. Daffodil Day is organised and run by the Irish Cancer Society and is regarded as the most popular annual charity event in Ireland. The Society provided over 5,700 nights of care to 1,600 families in 2008. This is a 10% increase on the number of nights and people cared for in 2007.
Mayor Taylor-Quinn stated, “Cancer affects us all at some point in our lives. All of us know someone who has cancer or who has survived it, or who became a victim. This is reason enough for all of us to support worthy causes such as Daffodil Day. Fundraising efforts like this help to raise awareness as well as fund vital services.” “While cancer services throughout Ireland continue to improve, the prevention and reduction of incidence of this disease has become a priority. I would like to the congratulate everyone associated with the Clare Branch of the Irish Cancer Society for their ongoing efforts to help cancer research and palliative care,” she added.
The Mayor pointed out that funds raised during Daffodil Day 2009 would make a huge difference to the lives of thousands of Irish people affected by cancer. She said, “The money raised this year will result in around 1,600 families in Ireland receiving free care from a night nurse. Furthermore, 19 oncology liaison nurses in hospitals around the country will be on hand to give practical and emotional assistance to people with cancer.”
Mayor Taylor-Quinn also reminded people about the free and confidential advice that is available from the Irish Cancer Society She said, “The Cancer Information Service provides some of the latest advice and support on cancer, and free information that can really help someone who is in the dark and feeling frightened. The service is available weekdays 9am-7pm (5pm on a Friday), on Freefone 1800 200 700, or by email at helpline@irishcancer.ie.”
Ways members of the public can help raise funds during 2009 Daffodil Day:
- Order Irish Cancer Society merchandise to sell at your school, workplace or club
- Volunteer to sell merchandise on Daffodil Day
- Buy a silk daffodil pin, fresh flowers or other items at one of the Society stalls on Friday 20 March, and wear your daffodil to show your support
- Organise a Robert Roberts coffee morning or other special event
- Plant a daffodil in the Society’s virtual Spring Garden of Hope at www.PlantaDaff.ie
- Organise an event in your workplace
For more information, call the Daffodil Day office on 1850 60 60 60.
