Residents within the Yarra Ranges are being encouraged to donate a daffodil ahead of Daffodil Day at the end of this month.
Every year, on average, 891 locals in the Yarra Ranges are diagnosed with cancer.
This year’s Daffodil Appeal Appeal, run by the Cancer Council, looks slightly different, with no site program. But Victorians are still being encouraged to donate a daffodil online for life-saving cancer research.
Money raised through the Daffodil Day Appeal will help fund some of the brightest researchers in the country, who are dedicated to discovering the next cancer breakthroughs.
The Cancer Council is aiming to aim more than $300,000 in Victoria this year.
Head of fundraising and communications Lisa Kastaniotis said that while many people have had their lives put on hold due to Covid-19, cancer doesn’t rest.
“Despite advances made in research and improving survival rates for many cancers, we know that every four minutes another Australian is diagnosed with cancer,” she said.
“We also know that less funding will be available for research due to the current climate, so it’s more important than ever to ensure we support the work of our researchers.
“We rely on the generosity of community donations to help us fund this work. Money raised this year will provide more than hope to people affected by cancer, it will fund vital cancer research that is saving lives every day.”
The Daffodil Day Appeal will culminate in Daffodil Day on 28 August.
Anyone who is affected by cancer and worried about Covid-19 can call the Cancer Council’s information and support line on 13 11 20.
For more information about Daffodil Day or to donate, visit daffodilday.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85.
