Longford woman urges support for Daffodil day and the fight against cancer

Longford woman Anne Marie Lyons is calling on her local community to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which takes place on Friday, March 28.

Anne Marie organised a fundraiser for the Irish Cancer Society in memory of her mum, Mary Lyons, who passed away in January 2024 from cancer. She is now encouraging her community to support this year’s Daffodil Day.

Anne Marie said, “Our mum availed of the Irish Cancer Society’s Transport Service, which brings patients to and from their hospital appointments, free of charge. For our fundraiser, we wanted to remember our mum, thank the Irish Cancer Society and give back to them and the wider Longford community who may use this very important service in the future.

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“Cancer impacts many lives in Ireland and the lives of a person’s loved ones. Mum had to go through many tough days, which was very difficult. Many of mum’s siblings were also diagnosed with cancer, so we understand how devastating and difficult cancer is physically, emotionally, and financially.

“The Irish Cancer Society is an incredible charity. Every euro raised on Daffodil Day is crucial and makes a real lasting difference, fuelling life changing cancer research and vital support services like the Transport Service, I would encourage everyone to please get out there and donate on Daffodil Day, March 28, and show your support for those affected by cancer in your local community.”

Thanks to the generosity of the public, the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) delivers crucial free support services for people affected by cancer, throughout Longford. In 2024, ICS provided:

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l 380 free lifts to bring Longford-based cancer patients to their treatment

l Almost 100 free counselling sessions to people living in Longford

l Over 130 nights of free Night Nursing care to allow cancer patients in Longford to die at home surrounded by loved ones

l Our Cancer Nurses had almost 140 conversations with people living in Longford on our Support Line and in our Daffodil Centres.

Irish Cancer Society CEO Averil Power said, “Every year, communities across Longford show up and paint the town yellow in support of cancer patients and their families. Your generous support means everyone affected by cancer in Longford will have access to the support they need, when they need it most.”

For more information about Daffodil Day visitwww.cancer.ie/daffodilday