Daffodil Day

2024 - 3 - 22

Daffodil Day 2024: Stories of Hope, Support, and Community Against Cancer

Irish Cancer Society Cancer Awareness - Community Support - Daffodil Day - Irish Cancer Society

Join the heartwarming tales of courage and unity on Daffodil Day in Ireland! #DaffodilDay #IrishCancerSociety

Daffodil Day 2024 brought tales of hope and support from various corners of Ireland. Grace Johnson, a farmer from the Gap of Dunloe in Killarney, adorned in yellow with daffodils, was seen embracing her newborn lambs, Tom and Jerry, in solidarity with the Irish Cancer Society. Across the country, cancer survivors like Joseph Woods from Dundalk and Bridget Carr from Limerick shared their messages of resilience, urging communities to unite against cancer.

Jacinta Ahern Boyle from Cavan, a Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma patient, rallied her local community to stand strong against cancer on Daffodil Day. The Irish Cancer Society's plea for donations resonated as they highlighted the tireless efforts of their drivers who covered 2.3 million kilometers last year, assisting over 2,000 cancer patients. Natalie Cambridge's story from Cork added a personal touch, emphasizing the crucial role of donations in transforming cancer treatment experiences.

As Daffodil Day continues to inspire generosity and solidarity, it's essential to remember the significant impact of community support on cancer patients' journeys. Every contribution, no matter how small, plays a vital role in the fight against cancer. The Irish Cancer Society's ongoing efforts to raise 6 million euros reflect the urgent need for financial backing in cancer research and patient care. These heartwarming stories from Daffodil Day serve as a reminder of the strength found in unity and compassion in the face of adversity.

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Daffodil Day 2024 in Killarney in aid of the Irish Cancer Society (Killarney Advertiser)

Dressed in yellow complete with daffodils on her farm at the Gap of Dunloe Grace Johnson pictured with her two newborn lambs Tom and Jerry supporting the ...

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Cancer survivor Joseph says 'every little bit helps' on Daffoldil Day (Dundalk Democrat)

“Every little bit helps,” is the message from Dundalk man and cancer survivor Joseph Woods who will be among the many people supporting the Irish Cancer ...

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Limerick cancer survivor calls for Daffodil Day support (Limerick Leader)

LIMERICK woman Bridget Carr, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2019, is calling on her local community to go all in against cancer for the Irish ...

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Cavan goes all in against cancer this Daffodil Day | Anglo Celt (Anglo Celt)

Cavan woman and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma patient, Jacinta Ahern Boyle from Belturbet, is calling on her local community to go all in against cancer for the ...

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The Irish Cancer Society is appealing for donations on Daffodil Day ... (Midwest Radio)

Figures show the charity's drivers covered 2 point 3 million kilometres last year bringing over 2 thousand cancer patients to hospital appointments - an ...

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Irish Cancer Society urges people to give what they can as Daffodil ... (KCLR)

Figures show the charity's drivers covered 2.3million kilometres last year bringing over 2,000 cancer patients to hospital appointments – an increase of 30%.

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Irish Cancer Society seeks public help in raising 6 million euro (Shannonside)

The Irish Cancer Society is appealing for help to raise 6 million euro on Daffodil Day.

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Cork cancer survivor appeals for donations to the Irish Cancer ... (Red FM |)

Natalie Cambridge from White's Cross was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 and says her treatment experience would have been completely different without the ...

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Woman raises more than €500k since first Daffodil Day (RTE.ie)

A woman who has raised more than half a million euro for the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) since the first Daffodil Day 37 years ago has said she could not ...

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Out \ Look: All in Against Cancer this Daffodil Day | AdWorld.ie (AdWorld)

The Irish Cancer Society has taken to the streets of Ireland in its annual Daffodil Day fundraising drive. Colum Harmon, marketing director, PML Group with ...

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Daffodil Day: 'I think the hardest part for me was losing my hair ... (Independent.ie)

When Ireland international Chloe Mustaki was diagnosed with cancer at just 19, she had captained her country to a European Championship semi-final just ...

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Daffodil Day volunteers out and about today | Westmeath Examiner (Westmeath Examiner)

Bernie Frayne McHugh had just made a donation for Daffodil Day when the Westmeath Examiner was passing the Market Square this morning. Dónal Lawlor and John O' ...

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'I was cancer-free after six months' - The importance of giving this ... (Newstalk)

The charity is asking people to donate to its annual fundraising event and hopes to raise €6 million.

Waterford people urged to support Daffodil Day fundraising campaign (Waterford News and Star)

The event is held annually to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society and this year's campaign will take place on Friday, March 22. The event was launched in ...

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