Daffodil Day is a the largest fund raiser in the Southern Hemispheres. Funds raised go towards defeating cancer, cancer research, education and patient support. Aims to deliver a message that will change attitudes about cancer and give hope and support to all those touched by the disease. It is a day to remember people touched by cancer, a day to celebrate survivor ship and to hope for a brighter future.
The event had its beginnings in Canada around 30 years ago and is now held in eight countries including the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Denmark and Australia. In 1992 it was run nationally in Australia. Daffodil Day is now run by cancer charities. The event has given the daffodil international significance as an accepted and positive symbol for the heroic efforts made by cancer patients.
The main way people get involved is by selling merchandise or by volunteering on Daffodil Day, on Friday, a major supporter of the Cancer Council's national fundraising event will sell pens, daffodils, lapel pins etc.
Daffodil Days has enabled people of all ages to join the Society to fight against cancer.On the day, I feel that by supporting, we are not only helping to raise money , but we are also creating awareness among others, and inspiring them too.
The daffodil was chosen as the symbol of hope for all affected by cancer because of its reputation as a hardy annual flower, pushing its way through the frozen earth after a long winter to herald the return of Spring, new life, vitality and growth.
The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for all those affected by cancer. I love Daffodil.
