KIND-HEARTED Silhillians are being called on to give their time to help give someone the best possible end of life during Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal.
Residents are being asked to volunteer a few hours of their time to distribute the iconic daffodil pins in exchange for a donation in March.
The Great Daffodil Appeal calls on everyone to wear daffodil pins and donate to the charity to help bring expert end of life care to more people.
The charity’s flagship fundraiser helps raise much needed funds so that Marie Curie Nurses and healthcare professionals can provide expert support and hospice care.
This year, collections will be held at Morrisons supermarkets from February 24 to March 9.
Ben Thomas, Marie Curie community fundraiser for Solihull, said: “We believe everyone deserves the best possible end of life care.
“The Great Daffodil Appeal, now in its 39th year, is an easy and fun way to join in and give back to our local community here in Solihull whilst also helping us continue to bring vital hospice care to more people.
“Volunteering is so rewarding, and our friendly team will be on hand to support you all the way. They’ll make sure you have everything you need – including the big yellow hat – and ensure you have the best possible volunteer experience.
“So why not be part of something amazing and volunteer to collect for the Great Daffodil Appeal this March. By giving up your time you’ll be helping Marie Curie continue to provide expert end of life care and support for people with any illness they are likely to die from.”
Money raised also funds the charity’s free support line and webchat which is available to anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from and those close to them. It offers practical and emotional support on everything from managing symptoms, navigating care to financial information, including how to get help with energy bills, and bereavement support.
Marie Curie is dependent on public donations and last year supporters helped the charity provide direct care to almost 40,000 people across the UK via its hospices and through overnight nursing care in people’s own homes.
For more about volunteering or the Great Daffodil Appeal in Solihull call Ben on 0121 703 3713 or email [email protected] alternatively click here.
