Marie Curie are appealing for Harrogate residents to volunteer for this year’s Great Daffodil Appeal taking place in Spring.
The charity are asking residents to give up a few hours of their time to distribute the charity’s iconic daffodil pins in exchange for a donation.
The Great Daffodil Appeal encourages everyone to wear their daffodil pins and donate to the end of life charity through this spring to help Marie Curie bring expert end of life care to more people.
Marie Curie Nurses and healthcare professionals provide expert support and hospice care in the comfort of home.
This year, collections will be held at:
Morrisons supermarkets from 24 February to 9 March Starbeck, Boroughbridge & Ripon
8th March Ripon Street Collection
14th and 15th March Harrogate Waitrose
15th March Harrogate Street collection
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 across Ripon and the Harrogate district.
Gemma Hewitt, Marie Curie Senior Community Fundraiser for North of England said:
“We believe everyone across North Yorkshire 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 Harrogate or wherever you may collect whilst also helping us continue to bring vital hospice care at home to more people.
“Volunteering is so rewarding; me and our friendly team of volunteers will be on hand to support you all the way.
"We’ll make sure you have everything you need – including the big yellow hat – and ensure you have the best possible volunteer experience!
"We are looking for new volunteers to form a fundraising group in Ripon– so please do get in touch."
She added:
“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.
To find out more about how you can help give people the expert care they need this March visit:
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