Support Daffodil Day this Friday

When a young CPC student gave his lunch money to support Daffodil day last year, he was showing that awareness of the work of the Irish Cancer Society is at all age levels, writes Nuala Collins. Daffodil Day this year is is next Friday, March 28.

The Irish Cancer Society is so grateful to everyone that supports it. The organisation wants supporters to know that the money they raise for the Irish Cancer Society is spent wisely—ultimately working to improve the lives of those with or affected by cancer.

In light of recent scandals with other charities, more than ever, people need to know how the funds raised are being spent.

The Society is dependent on the public to raise more than 95 percent of its income, and it is not government funded.

Some 78c of every euro donated to the society is spent directly delivering services; 22c is spent on fundraising, governance and administration.

The Society currently raises €20 million annually from donations and fundraising. This money goes to work in three key areas are free nationwide information, support and care services; cancer research; and advocacy.