I’M WRITING to share my appreciation and thanks to every Victorian who supported Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day.
Nearly all of us have been impacted by cancer – whether directly or through the experiences of a loved one – and it’s incredibly sad that about one in two of us will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.
But, each year, the Daffodil Day message is one of hope. Not just for today, but for the future too.
When we urged Victorians to get behind our campaign and its goal of raising $4 million nationally for life-saving cancer research, we also asked them to share hope across the community.
The response was humbling, and it was heartwarming to see the immense level of generosity shown, far and wide. Whether it was fundraising, volunteering, raising awareness, participating in the Daffodil Day Dip, or supporting the efforts of others – including buying a daffodil – every single person who contributed can feel proud they have helped drive positive change.
Thanks to this kindness, I’m pleased to share we were able to reach – and exceed – our fundraising target.
Last year, Cancer Council Victoria invested approximately $27 million in research to discover the next cancer breakthroughs. And now, thanks to community support for Daffodil Day, we can do even more to grow world-class research, helping increase survival rates and give hope for a cancer-free future.
To everyone who got involved – thank you.
Todd Harper AM, CEO of Cancer Council Victoria
