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THE people of Kerry have been urged to get behind a very different Daffodil Day this year, with street sales and events not possible due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Due to the current public health restrictions, the flagship Irish Cancer Society fundraiser is unable to go ahead in its traditional way, with sales of fresh daffodils or daffodil pins and community events,
but there are still many ways for people in Kerry to get involved with this year’s Daffodil Day which is taking place on Friday, March 26.
Around 1,180 people in Kerry will receive a cancer diagnosis each year and this Daffodil Day is an important chance not only to raise vital funds for services and research but to send people affected by cancer a message of support in these challenging times.
There are many ways for communities across the country to get involved with Daffodil Day, by hosting virtual fundraisers and collections, purchasing items from the Daffodil Day online shop, or making a donation. Go to cancer.ie/daffodil day to find out more.
Throughout the pandemic, the Irish Cancer Society has continued to provide vital services and support to cancer patients and their families across Kerry.
Services like Night Nursing, the Freephone Support Line (1800-200-700) and the volunteer driver service are available because of the vital funds raised on Daffodil Day.
Rosemary Simmons of the Irish Cancer Society said: “The people of Kerry have always been incredibly generous in their support of Daffodil Day but this year, more than ever, we need their help.
“We urge them to please get involved with Daffodil Day to ensure nobody in Kerry has to go through cancer alone”.
The charity’s fundraising partner, Boots Pharmacy, will be raising vital funds by selling Daffodil pins in its Killarney store and hosting virtual fundraisers across the country.
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