Daffodil Day blooms out in Tauranga today

Keith and Margaret McLaughlin were out delivering daffodils for the Cancer Society. Photo/John Borren

The colour yellow will be a major feature today as the Cancer Society readies itself for its major fundraiser.

More than 600 volunteers will hit the streets in the Bay for Daffodil Day with every dollar donated used to support Kiwis who are affected by cancer and vital research to prevent future cancers, alongside education and advocacy.

Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society fundraising manager Catriona Findlay said come rain or shine they would be out and about at collection sites from Katikati to Te Puke.

She paid credit to the volunteers and said many of them had their own personal story and wear their daffodil not only as a symbol of hope, but to remember loved ones they have lost to cancer.

Money raised would be used to provide supportive care services for people with cancer, as well as their families, carers and friends.

"Thanks to your generosity, our supportive care nurses can be here to provide answers and assistance following a cancer diagnosis. Wherever they are in their cancer journey, the Cancer Society can help people find the support they need – whether it be information, support groups, massage therapy or transport to treatment.''

Margaret McLaughlin and her husband Keith were first time volunteers and had offered
to deliver fresh daffodils to businesses with fellow Tauranga Vintage Car Club members.

Most families were affected by cancer so it was great being able to help out, Margaret said.

Cancer Society
* It is a non-profit organisation which relies on fundraising, donations and sponsorship to provide its free services and programmes.