Daffodil Days Bring Hope

Organizers are hoping County employees will give “hope by the bunches” and make this year’s American Cancer Society annual Daffodil Days fundraiser the most successful one ever.

Every year bright yellow bouquets start popping up on work stations across the County. Donors can make contributions of various amounts and receive a bouquet of daffodils or the flowers and a vase in exchange for their donation.

Even though it’s been a very successful campaign, this year is slated to be the last year of the popular fundraiser and organizers want to top previous efforts.

“Sadly, 2013 is the last year for the campaign, and so we really want this year to be the most successful ever,” said Stephanie Gaines, one of the County organizers. “As one of the first flowers of spring, daffodils have come to symbolize hope for cancer patients and their loved ones for a renewed life free from cancer.”

Funds raised through Daffodil Days are used to fund cancer research, education, early detection, advocacy and support a host of free programs for patients and their families, such as "Road to Recovery" where patients are provided rides to and from their appointments.

Besides purchasing daffodils for yourself, you can make a donation of a Gift of Hope, which delivers a bouquet of to patients in local hospitals, treatment centers and hospices around the county. Bears of Hope are also available and are provided for pediatric patients. 

Donations can be made online, or in person through coordinator through 4:00 PM Friday, Feb. 22. The daffodils will be delivered on March 19th.

Please contact Stephanie Gaines, Stephanie.Gaines@sdcounty.ca.gov, for information on how to donate, or where your nearest coordinator is located.