A NATIONAL charity is appealing for help as its Great Daffodil Appeal returns.
End of life charity Marie Curie is calling on residents to give two hours of their time to hand out daffodil pins in return for donations.
This year will be the first Great Daffodil Appeal in two years, after being cancelled due to the pandemic.
Last year the charity provided direct support to more than 69,000 people – a 15% rise on the previous year – which is more than ever before.
Fiona Turner, community fundraiser for Berkshire said the team is excited to get back out there for its collections.
She added: “We rely on volunteers to donate their time to help us raise as much money as we can so that we can continue to work across Berkshire and ensure Marie Curie is there for terminally ill people, and their families in their final days, weeks, months.
“Volunteering at a collection is not only a great way to support Marie Curie but also a chance to meet new people in your local community. Our team will support you from the moment you sign-up too, making sure you have everything you need to safely encourage the public to donate and wear one of our iconic daffodil pins.”
On Wednesday, March 23, the charity is encouraging everyone to wear a daffodil pin and take a moment to show their support for the millions of people bereaved during the pandemic, and the lives lost.
For more information, visit: Mariecurie.org.uk/collect
