The American Cancer Society is ready to say goodbye to winter as Narcissus Day returns.
This colorful first flower of spring brings hope to cancer patients, their caregivers, and families while providing much-needed funding to support the American Cancer Society’s groundbreaking research, programs, and services. It represents a campaign that brings.
“Cancer affects us all in some way,” said Dan Tobin, director of regional integrated marketing for the American Cancer Society.
“By supporting the American Cancer Society through Narcissus Day, we are not only warming the hearts of others with these beautiful first flowers of spring, but also helping the American Cancer Society improve the lives of cancer patients and their families through advocacy. We are committed to research and patient advocacy to ensure that everyone has a chance to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer.”
Over the years, individuals, small businesses, and large corporations have contributed to the Daffodil Days campaign by donating flowers, which have been used to brighten the spirits of loved ones and as a way to show appreciation to employees, friends, and employees. has supported ACS through colleague.
“We are incredibly grateful to all who support our life-saving mission through their participation in Daffodil Days. Special thanks to our sponsor, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center,” said Tobin.
Various options are available based on the donation amount.
$10 Donation: 10 regular daffodils
$15 Donation: Assortment of 10 regular daffodils in a vase, potted mini daffodils or 10 tulips
$25 Donation: A bunch of 10 different tulips with a vase or Gift of Hope (a bundle of daffodils delivered by the American Cancer Society to patients in hospitals, treatment centers, and other community facilities)
Corporate donors may wish to secure daffodils throughout their offices. A donation of $500 will give her 500 daffodils in a box of 50 bunches.
Orders are now being accepted until February 21st. Flowers arrive the week of his March 20th.
For information on how to order flowers in your area, please contact Shawn Kosior at shawn.kosior@cancer.org or 330-617-8482.