James Evans MS will join Marie Curie staff and volunteers at Builth Wells town centre on Saturday, February 22 to call on people to get behind Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraising appeal to raise funds to ensure everyone gets the best possible end-of-life care.
The charity needs volunteers across Brecon and Radnorshire to give just two hours of their time to hand out its iconic daffodil pins in return for donations.
Every five minutes, someone dies without the care they need. The Great Daffodil Appeal encourages everyone to wear their daffodil pins and donate to the end-of-life charity through the month of March to help Marie Curie bring expert end of life care to more people.
Marie Curie is dependent on public donations, and last year supporters helped the charity provide direct care to almost 40,000 people across the UK via its nine hospices and through nursing care in people’s own homes.
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.
James Evans, MS for Brecon and Radnorshire, said: “The work Marie Curie does is needed now more than ever. That is why I’m encouraging people across my constituency to show their support for the Great Daffodil Appeal in any way they can.
“Every donation means that when the time comes, Marie Curie can be there for people and their families and carers when they need it most.”
Tori Williams, Community Fundraiser for South East Wales and South Powys, said: “We believe everyone 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 whilst also helping us continue to bring vital hospice care to more people.
“Volunteering is so rewarding, and our friendly team will be on hand to support you all the way. They’ll make sure you have everything you need – including the big yellow hat – and ensure you have the best possible volunteer experience!
“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.”
To find out more about how you can help give people the expert care they need this March visit: Mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil or contact your local Community Fundraiser, Tori Williams on 029 2042 6068 or [email protected]