Assistant Principal's

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Dear Students, Parents, Carers and Families,

In the Maramba School community there will be families who have had someone close to them who has had or is having treatment for cancer. Every four minutes another Australian is diagnosed with cancer, together we can stop this. On Friday 28th August is National Daffodil Day.

History of Daffodil Day

The daffodil was first used in Toronto, Canada in the 1950s during volunteer organised coffee mornings to raise money for cancer awareness and research. Guests were given a daffodil - a symbol of hope - as thanks for their support as it was the first flower to bloom in Spring. The image became iconic, forever tied to the efforts of volunteers, researchers, and those who wanted to raise awareness ever since.

After they were first used, daffodils became the logo of cancer societies and volunteering groups around the world. Since the 1950's, we have learned more and more about the disease, including the fact that nearly 4 in 10 people will have a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.

As such, cancer societies and awareness groups grew as we learned how to both prevent and detect cancer. From self-examinations to avoiding risks like exposing skin directly to sunlight, Daffodil Days have played an important role in helping people understand the threat of cancer and what they can do to fight it.

Daffodil Day has also grown to become an important fundraising day for cancer societies around the globe. Funds are raised for all kinds of purposes, to contribute to cancer research, to ensure that those diagnosed with it have resources and support groups to help them live with it, and to help cancer society’s spread their message even further.

Nowadays, Daffodil Days happen around the world, often in conjunction with the first bloom of those flowers that have become so emblematic of the fight.

The daffodil

The daffodil is recognised internationally as the symbol of hope for all people affected by cancer. Australian Cancer Council chose it as their emblem as the bright yellow colouring heralds the return of spring, representing new life and growth.

To Cancer Council, and those affected by cancer, the daffodil represents hope for a cancer free future.

The Daffodil Day Appeal is Cancer Council’s most iconic and much-loved fundraising campaign. It is a day for Australians to come together and donate to help stop cancer.

This year, the Daffodil Day Appeal aims to raise more than $2 million for life-saving cancer research, but will look a little different this year.

Australians will donate a daffodil to raise funds for life-saving cancer research in August. The Daffodil Day Appeal culminates on Friday 28 August 2020.

Sadly, with nearly 150,000 Australians diagnosed with cancer every year, most people have been touched by cancer.

That is why we need everyone to donate a daffodil or fundraiser your own way for the Daffodil Day Appeal.

Kind regards,

Diane Morwood

Assistant Principal