END OF life charity Marie Curie is urgently calling for volunteers in the West Midlands to give just two hours of their time to hand out the charity’s iconic daffodil pins in return for donations.
All across the country in March, supporters will be donning the infamous giant yellow top hats in supermarkets, railway stations and on high streets for the Great Daffodil Appeal – Marie Curie’s flagship fund-raiser, which has now been running for 37 years.
Public collections returned in 2022 following a two-year suspension during the pandemic so it is more important than ever that people support the charity’s work.
Marie Curie is dependent on public donations and last year the money raised helped the charity provide direct care to more than 46,000 people across the UK via its nine hospices and through overnight nursing care in people’s own homes.
Donations also support its Information and Support line which provides a listening ear to anyone dealing with any aspect of death, dying and bereavement.
Sam Murphy, West Midands community fund-raiser, said: “The Great Daffodil Appeal is my favourite time of the year and is a brilliant and fun way to support Marie Curie.
“Collecting couldn’t be simpler and our amazing team will support you from the moment you sign-up to volunteer, making sure you have everything you need to encourage the public to donate and wear one of our iconic daffodil pins.
“All the money raised will help Marie Curie continue to provide vital end of life care for terminally ill people and their families during their final days, weeks and months.”
The annual National Day of Reflection will take place during the appeal month – on March 23.
The day offers a unique opportunity to remember loved ones who have died and to support people who are grieving.
Marie Curie will be leading a minute’s silence at midday on the day.
Visit mariecurie.org.uk/collect to sign up to collect.
