Marie Curie’s daffodil appeal is 40 this year — here’s how North Wales can get involved
The Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal is marking its 40th year, with people across North Wales encouraged to donate and wear a daffodil pin throughout February and March.
The annual fundraiser supports end of life care, helping Marie Curie nurses and healthcare professionals provide hospice care and support at home, in hospices and through information services.
The appeal began in 1986 when volunteers took to the streets handing out fresh daffodils.
This year marks four decades of fundraising for the charity.
In Wales, the campaign runs ahead of and during St David’s Day, with organisers encouraging people to support the appeal by wearing the national flower.
To celebrate the milestone, the charity is inviting supporters to take part in a “40 for 40” challenge, asking people to create a fundraising activity based around the number 40.
Suggested ideas include hosting a coffee morning for 40 guests, organising a 40-question quiz, baking 40 cakes to sell, raising £40 through a personal challenge, or taking on 40 cold-water dips.
Charlotte Brown, Marie Curie Community Fundraiser for North Wales, said:
“Why not be part of something amazing in our 40th year and volunteer to invent your own fundraising event – with the emphasis on the fun! Together we can make the Great Daffodil Appeal really special this year.
“By taking up our challenge you can help Marie Curie continue to provide expert end of life care and support for people with any illness they are likely to die from.”
Collections will also be taking place at Morrisons supermarkets between February 23 and March 8, along with other locations across the region. The charity is asking volunteers to give two hours of their time to support local collections.
Further information is available by contacting the North Wales fundraising team.
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