Every three minutes, another Canadian will be told, “You have cancer.”
A cancer diagnosis can be daunting, which is why the Canadian Cancer Society is asking everyone to buy a daffodil pin and wear it during April—Daffodil Month—to show their support for those living with cancer.
“Wearing the daffodil pin is a simple gesture, but it brings a powerful message of hope to families fighting cancer,” says Anna Anderson, volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society. “When families facing cancer see the pin I hope they know that they are not alone, and that we’re all in this fight together.”
The daffodil is a bright symbol in the fight against all cancers and brings hope to a difficult experience. The Canadian Cancer Society kicks off Daffodil Month by selling live bunches of the springtime flower, available while supplies last at Christian Valley Service (CVS) in Rock Creek as well as at the Greenwood Senior’s Tea on Friday, April 4 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Volunteers will also be out in the community during April, canvassing door to door and at their workplaces.
The daffodil pin will be available to purchase by donation at CVS in Rock Creek, The Spot and McMynn’s Hardware in Midway and at the liquor store, Heritage Credit Union and Pacific Grill in Greenwood or when a volunteer knocks on your door throughout April. Canadians are encouraged to buy the pin and wear it during April, Daffodil Month, to visibly unite everyone in the fight against cancer.
“It makes me feel good when I see people wearing the pin,” says Kim Lindseth. “It’s like a badge of honour saying yes, I will join thousands of other Canadians who want to fight back against the devastating impact of cancer on our lives. Cancer changes everything, unless we change cancer together.”
The money raised during Daffodil Month funds life-saving research and vital support services and programs for people living with cancer in B.C. So join the fight—buy fresh-cut daffodils and the daffodil pin, make a donation or become a Canadian Cancer Society volunteer. To find out more, visit cancer.ca.
If you have ever considered canvassing door-to-door and would like more information contact Kim Lindseth at 250-449-2869.