How did 24 branches raise $40,000?

The 2017 Daffodil Rally for Cancer was declared a success with $40,000 raised for the Cancer Society.

The premise was simple for the first National Day that the VCC had undertaken – hundreds of cars on the road at the same time, raising money for local cancer societies.

Twenty-four branches took part with a combined turnout of 2,000 vehicles. Combined with the fundraising total of $40,000, it’s something that can only grow year on year. Many branches had members of the public joining in and some resulted in new members for the VCC.

How did 24 branches raise $40,000?

Just like New Zealand, every branch is unique. Some are tiny in remote areas, some are large in urban and heavily populated cities and some cover such a huge spread of kilometres that it is very rare that members can get together!

Though small, Central Hawke’s Bay had a terrific turnout and raised over $2,000.

Because of this diversity, it was very important that each branch was in charge of what they were going to do for the Daffodil Rally for Cancer. While it was understood that the Rally was to happen on Sunday 27 August and around 1pm in the afternoon, every other detail was up to the local branch and what they could do with the resources they had.

Taupo continued their involvement with Daffodil Day with the delivery of fresh daffodils to a large number of Taupo businesses. Around 34 cars also participated in the Daffodil Rally for Cancer.

A few branches had a public display of cars and many also ran other fundraising initiatives like afternoon teas, sausage sizzles, car rides and raffles using goods donated by local businesses. Other branches did an easy run but included some fun on the way like questionnaires or a scatter concept and taking in local historic sites.

Wanganui: Ninety-four cars took part from Wanganui, including this wee beauty.

Over $4,500 was raised from Canterbury Branch which included a devonshire tea and a sausage sizzle.

South Canterbury raised over $3,000 and enjoyed stunning scenery amid their rural backdrop on a superb day.

Wairarapa Branch ran a run from Martinborough to Masterton, mostly over back roads.

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