Daffodil Day stories

Daffodil Day would not be possible without the fantastic support of our volunteers all across the country. Here’s a snapshot of what they got up to for Daffodil Day in 2011.

“I started ordering Daffodil Day stock over three years ago. There’s great excitement around the campaign. We turn the place yellow and sell daffodil stock to parents and balloons to the little ones. It has become an annual event at this stage! Daffodil Day generates great awareness around cancer and people are more than happy to support the Irish Cancer Society and their fantastic work.”
- Ursula Sheehan, Little Hands Childcare & Early Education Centre.

“For the past four years, I have been one of the Daffodil Day organisers in Trinity College. Students always want to get involved and help as it's such a good cause and everyone has a close friend or family member who has had cancer. Daffodil Day is one of the main highlights of the year and we always look forward to it!”.
- Lucy Whiston, Trinity College Daffodil Day Organiser.

“I always gave money to Daffodil Day and since becoming a volunteer, I look forward to it every year. It’s great to meet up with all the other volunteers who collect on the streets. The atmosphere is so positive and you feel that you’re doing something for a really good cause.”
- Cathy Kelly, Daffodil Day volunteer, Galway.

“Sadly, I believe most people have been touched by cancer in some way. At Dell we hope that by getting behind Daffodil Day, our staff are not only helping to raise money for cancer care, but by showing their support are also more aware about the disease and the risk factors. Daffodil Day is a great opportunity to unite staff in a fun and engaging way in the battle against cancer.”
- Judith Browne, Senior Manager EMEA (Europe Middle East Africa), Dell Ireland

How you've helped

Find out how the money you raised during Daffodil Day 2011 has made an impact.