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Join the Daffodil Day Bunch – Do something special this March!
Daffodil Day 2010 is on Friday 26th March.
Daffodil Day is the Irish Cancer Society’s major fundraising day supporting cancer patient care and information services across the country. It’s a day for all of us to come together and pin a daffodil to the nation, giving hope and support to people affected by cancer in Ireland.
Margaret Barry, Daffodil Day Volunteer and friend of the ICS, says:
“I decided to volunteer for Daffodil Day because I wanted to do something positive. Many people in my life have been affected by cancer and it’s such a devastating blow to the person, their family and their friends. The work that the Irish Cancer Society does is so important to them and I was delighted to have the opportunity to help. On the day I had so much fun, people really like to support Daffodil Day – it’s a special event.”
With one in three people in Ireland affected by cancer at some point in their life, there is every chance your life will be touched by cancer. Now is your chance to make a difference, so please be part of something special and join us for Daffodil Day 2010.
Our mission for 2010 is to raise €4 million. We need your support to reach this target, so let’s make the commitment, come together and make this the best year yet!
How you can join our Daffodil Day Bunch now
Can you be part of our Daffodil bunch in your neighbourhood or local town and make Daffodil Day truly bloom this year?
How your support of Daffodil Day makes a difference?
“Night time can often be a very lonely time for families when they are caring for a loved one at home. We are there to make them feel safe, to provide gentle guidance, to offer an ear to listen, a hand to hold, to share a cup of tea or to offer a smile of reassurance at a very difficult time” - Hannah Willis, Irish Cancer Society Nurse
Thanks to funds raised from Daffodil Day, every day all over Ireland our night nurses and specialist cancer nurses are delivering the highest standards of care to patients and their families and support to anyone concerned about cancer, free of charge.
We simply could not do this without you.
Patient care: Over 1,800 families in Ireland will receive free care from a night nurse this year, providing vital support for families who are nursing a seriously ill relative with cancer at home.
A diagnosis of cancer has a profound effect on patients and their loved ones. Funds from Daffodil Day support 20 oncology liaison nurses in hospitals around the country, who will be on hand to provide practical and emotional assistance to people with cancer.
Information: We produce some of the latest advice and support on cancer, and free information that can really help someone who's in the dark and feeling frightened. Our Cancer Information Service is available weekdays 9am-7pm (9am-5pm on Friday) on Freefone 1800 200 700, while our email service is helpline@irishcancer.ie.
10 Key Facts about the Irish Cancer Society
- There are more than 250 Irish Cancer Society Night Nurses in Ireland.
- In the last five years, we have cared for more than 7,400 terminally ill patients in their homes. (2005-2009)
- 1 in 3 people will develop cancer in their lifetime.
- Providing an Irish Cancer Society Night Nurse in a patient’s home for one hour costs €50.
- All our services are always free to patients and their families.
- In 2009, we spent more than €11million on our information, care and research activities.
- We respond to over 16,000 calls each year on our National Cancer Helpline on
Freefone 1 800 200 700.
- In 2009, we provided over €700,000 towards the employment of 20 oncology nurses in hospitals across the country who care for patients throughout their cancer journey.
- 90% of our income comes from the generous support of thousands of individuals and businesses across Ireland, with the balance of funds coming from State and government sources.
- Our emblem is the Daffodil – wear one to show you support the Irish Cancer Society.
Sell Daffodil Day merchandise during March
Order merchandise to sell in your community, workplace, school, home or club. Daffodil Day takes place on Friday 26th March, however you can sell or purchase daffodil merchandise throughout the month of March.
- Order a box of merchandise online now to sell at work, at a club, at a coffee morning or anywhere you can think of.
- Download the Daffodil Day Catalogue, fill out the order form and return to us here at the Irish Cancer Society or CallSave a member of the Daffodil Day team on 1850 60 60 60.
Downloads: Daffodil Day Catalogue (PDF, 1.7MB)
- Sell the merchandise on Daffodil Day and throughout March to your community, family, friends and colleagues.
Download: Daffodil Day Organiser Order Form (PDF, 133KB)
- Return the funds you raised to us, along with any unsold merchandise.
Buy Daffodil Day Gifts
Show your support for people affected by cancer by buying an item from our new, fun range of Daffodil Day 2010 gifts. You can
Join in the fun – Volunteer for Daffodil Day
Volunteering is fun, easy and rewarding. Daffodil Day is on Friday, 26th of March, 2010 and we need you to help us pin a yellow daffodil to the nation. Volunteer now and join the spirit of Daffodil Day - please call 1850 60 60 60 or sign-up online now at www.cancer.ie/volunteer_form.php.
Host a Robert Roberts coffee morning at home or in the office
Help people all over Ireland affected by cancer and hold a Robert Roberts coffee morning. This is a great excuse to get together with friends and colleagues while raising vital funds for Daffodil Day. Simply choose a date and venue, send out your invitations and collect donations. To order your Robert Roberts coffee morning pack please CallSave 1850 60 60 60 now.
Bring your boss back to the shop floor for a day of fun-raising.
"Back to the Shop Floor" invites CEOs and senior managers to spend some portion of Daffodil Day undertaking an activity that would not normally be part of their everyday routine – raising vital funds for cancer services and having lots of fun in the process. To order your fundraising pack or to find out more please call Cliodhna O’Riordan on 01 231 6628 or email bttsf@irishcancer.ie.
Help our garden grow at www.plantadaff.ie
Please show your support online by planting a daffodil in our virtual Garden of Hope. Just visit www.plantadaff.ie and write a message to accompany your daffodil in the Garden. It could be a personal message to someone you love or just to show your support for anyone in Ireland affected by cancer. We want to fill the Garden with thousands of daffodils and messages so please visit www.plantadaff.ie today.
Bank your funds raised
All proceeds should be paid into an A.I.B. bank using your unique GIRO enclosed with your merchandise order or coffee morning pack. It is important that the money you raise is banked as instructed so we can link payment to you, thank you for taking part, and provide you with a receipt. If you require another GIRO please contact a member of our Daffodil Day team o: CallSave 1850 60 60 60.
At the bank:
You can lodge your funds directly to our account at the bank. Please ensure you quote your unique supporter number on the banking lodgement slip so that we can update your record accordingly. Our account details are:
A.I.B. Bank
9 Terenure Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
Irish Cancer Society
Sorting Code: 93-10-98
Account Number: 32560095
By post: Post your GIRO, together with your cheque, postal or money order made payable to the Irish Cancer Society (please do not send cash through the post!) to:
Irish Cancer Society
43/45 Northumberland Road
FREEPOST F215
Dublin 4
By credit/laser card: CallSave 1850 60 60 60 and quote your unique supporter number as noted on the top right hand corner of your GIRO. Please note your supporter number must be quoted at the time of making your donation so that we can correctly apply your funds.
Return unsold merchandise
You can return any unsold Daffodil Day merchandise by freepost to the Irish Cancer Society using your pre-printed return labels and Merchandise Return Form which will be sent to you at the end of the campaign. If you require more return labels or Return Forms, please contact a member of our fundraising team on CallSave 1850 60 60 60.
Please ensure your unique supporter number (as noted on the top right hand corner of your GIRO) is included with any goods you return so that we can deduct these items from your original order.
Regional organisers
Edel McNamee
Community Fundraising Team Manager, ICS
Mobile: 087 274 3132
Email: emcnamee@irishcancer.ie
Ian O'Reilly
Leinster North/Dublin North
Community Fundraiser
Mobile: 087 280 7197
Email: ioreilly@irishcancer.ie
Kevin Delaney
Leinster South/Dublin South
Community Fundraiser
Mobile: 087 765 0523
Email: kdelaney@irishcancer.ie
Rose O'Dea
Munster
Community Fundraiser
Email: rodea@irishcancer.ie
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