This August, Cancer Council is calling on Parramatta locals to fund lifesaving cancer research by giving to the Daffodil Day Appeal.
Taking place this year on Thursday, August 25, Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day Appeal is encouraging people to make a donation and give hope towards a cancer free future by registering to fundraise or by donating to the cause.
Cancer Council Community Programs Coordinator in Greater Western Sydney Natasha Brown believes the Daffodil Day Appeal is a chance to create change in the lives of people impacted by cancer.
“Daffodil Day is one of Cancer Council’s biggest appeals, it’s a day where we want to raise awareness and we want to encourage people to fund lifesaving cancer research,” she said.
“It’s estimated that around 151,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2021, which is about more than 400 Australians a day, so it is a really important issue in Australia and something we’re really encouraging Australians to take part in and to give hope towards a cancer-free future.”
Donations raised this Daffodil Day Appeal will go towards helping fund some of the “brightest researchers in the country,” who are dedicated to working towards the next major cancer breakthrough.
Whether you want to buy daffodils or just donate online, Ms Brown said there’s plenty of ways to get involved in the appeal.
“In Parramatta we have two sites [where you can buy daffodils], they’ll be one at Parramatta Square and also at Parramatta Westfield on Thursday, August 26,” she said.
“But you are also able to donate online throughout the month of August.”
This year, Cancer Council NSW is also inviting local MP’s to visit one of the Daffodil Day sites and complete a #hereforlifepledge leading up to the event.
“We’re just asking for the NSW Government to do all it can. Let’s try to achieve a cancer-free future and protect life’s moments,” Ms Brown said.
Member for Parramatta Dr Geoff Lee said he looks forward to attending the Daffodil Day sites in Parramatta and making a pledge.
“I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to support the work of the Cancer Council,” he said.
“They do such great work in the community, there are so many volunteers that work really hard, you see so many people just coming up and buying flowers, it’s just wonderful.”
Ms Brown wants to remind people that “anything helps” when it comes to the fight against cancer.
“[The Cancer Council team] do our best to support families that have been affected by cancer – any little bit helps.”
For more information or to get involved visit daffodilday.com.au or pick up the phone and call 1300 65 65 85.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.