MARIE Curie is calling on the residents of Worcestershire to support its Great Daffodil Appeal this March by giving up a few hours of their time to distribute the charity’s iconic daffodil pins in exchange for a donation.
The Great Daffodil Appeal encourages everyone to wear their daffodil pins and donate to the end of life charity through the month of March to help Marie Curie bring expert end of life care to more people.
The charity’s flagship fundraiser helps raise much needed funds so that Marie Curie Nurses and healthcare professionals can provide expert support and hospice care at its hospice in Solihull and via it’s information and support services.
This year, collections will be held across Worcestershire including collections at Morrisons supermarkets from February 24 to March 9.
Marie Curie is dependent on public donations and last year supporters helped the charity provide direct care to almost 40,000 people across the UK via its hospices including Solihull and through overnight nursing care in people’s own homes.
Money raised also funds the charity’s free support line and webchat which is available to anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from and those close to them.
It offers practical and emotional support on everything from managing symptoms, navigating care to financial information, including how to get help with energy bills, and bereavement support.
Peter Sara, Marie Curie senior community fundraiser for Worcestershire, said: “We believe everyone deserves the best possible end of life care.
“The Great Daffodil Appeal, now in its 39th year, is an easy and fun way to join in and give back to our local community here in Worcestershire whilst also helping us continue to bring vital hospice care to more people.
“Volunteering is so rewarding, and our friendly team will be on hand to support you all the way.
“They’ll make sure you have everything you need and ensure you have the best possible volunteer experience.”
Visit Mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil for more information.
