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Conor Coen, Chief Officer, Castlerea Prison; Ann Howard, Newtownforbes; Michael Reilly, Ballaghaderreen; Marie Farrell, Carrickedmond and Mark Walsh, Prison Officer, Castlerea.
Longford Daffodil Day organisers have appealed for the public’s support as volunteers prepare to take to the streets this Friday, March 22 to raise crucial funds for cancer patients.
On average, 261 people in Longford are diagnosed with cancer annually.
The Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which is supported by Boots Ireland, funds crucial support services for people affected by cancer and lifesaving cancer research.
Members of the public can volunteer to sell daffodils on the day, or simply buy a daffodil from local volunteers or their local Boots store.
At the joint Longford / Roscommon Daffodil Day launch in Hannon’s Hotel, Night Nurse Ann Howard, from Newtownforbes, spoke about the role she plays in supporting patients during their final days.
Last year, 35 terminally ill cancer patients in Longford received 148 nights of care, allowing them to remain at home during their final days.
In order to provide the night nursing service and other free supports, the Irish Cancer Society needs to raise over €4m nationally on Daffodil Day this year.
Ann said, “Each year local night nurses support terminally ill cancer patients to spend their final days at home. The night nurse ensures the patient and their family members are supported during this difficult time. Losing a loved one to cancer is heart-breaking, but it can be a source of comfort that the patient gets to spend those precious moments in their own home.”
Public support is crucial. People of Longford have always been generous in their support of Daffodil Day, but with more people being diagnosed with cancer, we need to ramp up our efforts to ensure they get the help they need.
Not only will donations fund services like night nursing, but also cancer research to help more people survive cancer. Please help us by volunteering to sell daffodils, or simply by buying a daffodil this coming Friday, March 22.
Over 2,000 potted daffodil plants grown by inmates in Castlerea Prison will be sold on the day along with daffodil pins.
Boots Ireland is the official main sponsor of Daffodil Day and over six years Boots Ireland have raised over €1.4m for the night nursing service.
Rachel Clegg, Boots , said: “We are delighted to support Daffodil Day again this year. Pop in store to buy a pin or add a €1 donation when making a purchase.”
To get involved in Daffodil Day, contact Lorraine on 087 793 6499. For more information visit www.cancer.ie/daffodilday.
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