Marie Curie launches volunteer call for Great Daffodil Appeal

AN appeal for volunteers has been launched by end of life charity Marie Curie.

The Great Daffodil Appeal is back and Marie Curie is urgently calling for volunteers 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 supporters will be donning the infamous giant yellow top hats in supermarkets, train stations and on high streets for the Great Daffodil Appeal – Marie Curie’s flagship fundraiser, which has now been running for 37 years.

Public collections returned in 2022 following a two-year suspension during the pandemic.

Marie Curie is dependent on public donations and last year the money raised helped the charity provide direct care to more than 8600 people via its two Scottish 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.

Ashley Thomson, Head of Fundraising, Marie Curie in Scotland, said: “The Great Daffodil Appeal is my favourite time of the year and is a brilliant and fun way to support Marie Curie.

"Volunteers are so important to us and we’re calling on local people again to give a couple of hours of their time, don a big yellow hat and help us raise as much money as we can.

“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.”

During the Great Daffodil Appeal on March 23, the annual National Day of Reflection will take place. This is a unique day to remember loved ones who have died and to support people who are grieving. Marie Curie will be leading a minute’s silence at noon on the day.

To sign-up to volunteer to collect for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal please visit Mariecurie.org.uk/collect

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