The Irish Cancer Society are calling on the public to help fight cancer by taking part in Daffodil Day, which takes place this Friday, March 11th.
Donal Buggy, head of Service at the Irish Cancer Society spoke about the big challenge we face in terms of cancer here in Ireland:
“The number of people getting cancer is increasing in Ireland with one in three people getting cancer in their lifetime. Cancer continues to visit almost every home in Ireland.” The harsh reality is that we are experiencing a cancer epidemic, as this year alone more than 40,000 people will get cancer. This means that over 100 people every day will hear those words ‘you have cancer’”.
Volunteers all over Ireland will be collecting to help provide free services to help cancer patients, which are only made possible by donations on Daffodil Day.
These vital services include bringing patients to their chemotherapy treatments; the Cancer Nurseline 1800 200 700 where people can get expert support and guidance; and allowing patients in the last days of their life to stay at home surrounded by the ones they love, cared for compassionately and with dignity by one of the Irish Cancer Society’s Night Nurses.
The society raises a whopping 92% of its income from donations alone and are relying on the generosity of the Irish public.
Since its inception in 1987, Daffodil Day has raised €63.6M which has provided services, research funding and much needed support for patients.
You can help by:
Buying a daffodil from one of our volunteers in your community
Donating online – www.cancer.ie
Donating over the phone – CallSave 1850 60 60 60
Texting Daff to 50300 to donate €4*
