Lisa Russell is hoping to see a sea of yellow at schools across the region this month.
Lisa, who is the Cancer Society Taranaki branch fundraising and events co-ordinator, says schools and early childhood centres have always been “excellent supporters” of Daffodil Day and she expects more of the same this year.
“Every year we are really impressed by the efforts our schools and ECE centres put into making sure the day is lots of fun for children, and we always enjoy seeing the pictures of their dress-ups, art projects and all the other cool things they do to support the day.”
Lots of kids enjoy dressing up for the day and Lisa says the best part is they are also learning while having fun.
“I know the teachers talk to them beforehand about what Daffodil Day means and why it is important. Children learn best when they are having fun, so all the great activities they get involved with really help lock in that learning about the importance of being sun smart, getting checked through the various health screens available for different types of cancer, and even healthy eating.”
