It’s Daffodil Day and I spent the day out supporting our amazing volunteers collecting on behalf of the Cancer Society. I’ve volunteered as the Area Coordinator for Botany for the last four years (although the street collections in the last two years have been cancelled due to COVID).
Massive thank you to the generous people who give up their time to support this incredible cause. I’m always impressed by your dedication and passion that helps make this day happen. We literally couldn’t do it without you - thank you.
Also thank you to those who donate - your generosity helps Cancer Society provide cancer care for patients and their whānau, run education and awareness programmes, and fund life-saving cancer research. Whether it's driving someone to their treatment, providing advice to someone who has rung our 0800 number, or sitting with them during their treatment - the Cancer Society is there.
Every day 71 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer so unfortunately most of us have been impacted. This month we lost a beloved colleague to cancer so this day has extra meaning this year. The loss is still very raw so it’s good to be able to focus on something practical to help.
We’re out collecting again on Saturday 27 August so look out for our collectors or donate online: www.daffodilday.org.nz
Also if you can, consider volunteering for the Cancer Society - they’re always looking for good people for their support programmes.