York Town News
This is the week for Daffodil Days
YORK - People in York County are looking forward to receiving bouquets of daffodils from friends, co-workers, or loved ones who are participating in the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days campaign.For more than 30 years, Daffodil Days has enabled individuals, small businesses, corporations, schools, faith-based groups and other community organizations to join the society's fight against cancer by raising money and sharing hope for a future without cancer.
If you have forgotten to order your daffodils in advance, local Hannaford Supermarkets will be selling bouquets of 10 fresh daffodils through March 23, or while supplies last, for a $7 donation. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Area businesses, schools, and civic organizations became involved with American Cancer Society Daffodil Days by pre-selling flowers. Many also purchased flowers that will be donated to local hospitals and healthcare facilities.
"It's amazing how the York County community has embraced Daffodil Days over the years," said Jeff Ball, community executive for the American Cancer Society. "Every day, the American Cancer Society comes one step closer to eliminating cancer. Daffodil Days is an important part of furthering our mission."
The funds being raised during Daffodil Days support the American Cancer Society's many programs and services in York County such as Road to Recovery, Look Good … Feel Better, Reach to Recovery and Man to Man. They also help the society continue with its groundbreaking research efforts by funding projects at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor.
In addition, funds raised help support the Society's 24-hour toll-free information line, 800-ACS-2345, and website, www.cancer.org.
As the first month of spring, March is also National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is the third most common cause of cancer and cancer death in both men and women, and is the rare case in which testing can actually prevent the disease. In 2007, it is estimated that approximately 800 Maine people will be diagnosed with colon cancer and about 300 will die from the disease. Sending a bouquet of daffodils to someone 50 or older is a great way to remind them to talk with their health care provider about colon cancer screenings, which can help stop colon cancer before it starts.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy, and patient services. Call the society 24 hours a day, any day of the year, for cancer information, connections to local resources, or simply to talk with a caring person when you or a family member needs strength and encouragement.
Daffodil Days sponsors include Hannaford Supermarkets, FedEx, and the Coast 93.1.
