Tasmania’s streets are set to bloom, with the Cancer Council’s iconic Daffodil Day in full swing today.
The initiative aims to generate millions in donations across Australia, while every cent raised in Tasmania will directly benefit local initiatives.
The daffodil stands as a beacon of hope, especially significant for those touched by cancer.
“Daffodil is a symbol of hope and we use that as a symbol of hope for those impacted by cancer and going through cancer treatment,” said Zoe Vandervelde, Community Fundraising Manager at Cancer Council Tasmania.
The significance of Daffodil Day has only grown since its introduction to Tasmania nearly three decades ago, with its core mission to bolster cancer research efforts.
Daily diagnosis figures underline the urgency of the situation, with almost ten Tasmanians being diagnosed daily.
Hobart’s St Lukes Health centre is set to be a major hub of activity today – one of 50 venues painting the town in a sea of yellow.
St Lukes, on the corner of Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets in Hobart, will be selling bunches of fresh daffodils for $10 each today.
