Friday 27 August 2021
Cancer Society
Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day
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Covid deals blow to Daffodil Day
Lockdown has stifled The Cancer Society’s regular form of fundraising – coin buckets and public fundraiser events – but people can still donate to support their vital services, right from the comfort of their homes. Instead of getting out in the streets to support Daffodil Day held on Friday, August 27, The Cancer Society is suggesting people print out pictures of daffodils, colour them in and stick them in the windows for passersby to enjoy. There are a range of exciting DIY daffodil projects that people can do at home available on the Daffodil Day website, www.daffodilday.org.nz as well as the option to donate online. “The number of people affected by cancer has doubled since 1991 and is set to double again by 2040,” says Cancer Society of New Zealand, CEO Lucy Elwood in the lead up to Daffodil Day on August 27, when the society usually holds its biggest fundraiser event. “New Zealand is at or near the bottom of comparable countries for many cancer outcomes and our progress has been slower than others. We need to double down on our efforts on cancer.” “The Cancer Society has led major change in the fight against cancer, fighting for better access to cancer medicines, leading the call for a national cancer plan, and a campaign for a national cancer agency,” says Cancer Society medical director Dr Chris Jackson. “In the past year, we’ve invested more than $5 million in research, driven patients more than one million kilometres to and
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from treatment, provided 50,000 bed nights in Cancer Society accommodation, and answered just under 10,000 calls providing advice and support.” However, there is still much progress to be made and with double the number of people affected we must double our fight. “We also call on the government to double the number of people eligible for bowel screening, double down on lung cancer screening, double the speed to reach smoke free 2025; double efforts on prevention through regulating alcohol advertising and implementing access restrictions; and double the efforts to encourage healthy eating,” says Dr Jackson. “It’s only if we take more decisive action that we can reduce the incidence and impact of cancer on so many New Zealanders. We’re all in this together and doubling our efforts this Daffodil Day is crucial.” ANZ is the major sponsor of Daffodil Day on Friday, August 27. “We’re proud to have supported the Cancer Society for the past 31 years, and our staff are right behind the important work that they do,” says ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson. “The Cancer Society is the only organisation that funds research into all types of cancers, and provides support to anyone affected by cancer, including families and friends, no matter what age you are or the type of cancer someone might have. Cancer impacts the lives of most New Zealanders and ANZ New Zealand staff are no different.” Visit: www.daffodilday.org.nz for opportunities to get involved in the Cancer Society’s iconic annual fundraising event, right from the comfort of home.
Friday 27 August 2021
The Cancer Society is urging supporters to donate and fundraise online as Covid forces the cancellation of its iconic street collection on Friday. Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society chief executive, Shelley Campbell, says the cancellation is a “disappointing blow” for the charity. “Daffodil Day is the culmination of many hours of hard work of not only staff, but dedicated volunteers throughout the region who coordinate Daffodil Day collections in their local community. “Every one of them knows how important Daffodil Day is for the Cancer Society. Quite simply, it’s our largest annual appeal, raising vital funds that enable us to support people with cancer and their families. “The cancellation of our street appeal is likely to have a significant impact, which is very concerning - especially during Covid when people with cancer need support more than ever.” The services delivered by the Cancer Society are deemed essential. Shelley says the charity moved quickly to respond to Level 4 restrictions last Wednesday, like moving nurse consults online and via phone and implementing strict protocols for drivers taking cancer patients to treatment. The charity has also extended operations at the Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge from five to seven days a week to ensure it remains a safe bubble for cancer patients receiving treatment. The 55-room facility provides free accommodation and meals for people who need to travel for cancer treatment at Waikato Hospital. “Obviously, that comes with a host of unplanned costs – like additional meals, more staffing, increased cleaning. So the cancellation of our flagship fundraiser couldn’t come at a worse time.” While the Cancer Society’s smiling
Waikato Bay of Plenty fundraising events coordinator Shay Rout is sad to see months of planning come to nothing as Daffodil Day street appeal cancelled.
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volunteers in their yellow hi-vis vests will be missing from the streets on Friday 27 August, Shelley says the public can still help. “The street collection is cancelled, but Daffodil Day isn’t.” The charity asks the community to take their support online and make an urgent donation at: www.daffodilday.org.nz
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