Sapphire Coast residents are being urged to volunteer for this year’s Daffodil Day next Friday, August 25, to help fight cancer.
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Pambula resident and long time Daffodil Day organiser Robyn Whitby said they are still looking for people to volunteer their help to make the local Daffodil Day celebrations bigger than ever.
Fresh daffodils, bears, balls and badges, along with the famous Daffodil Day pens will of course be on sale in the main Street of Pambula, Merimbula and Tura Beach but Ms Whitby said volunteers are desperately needed to ensure the day runs smoothly.
“A small amount of your time would be greatly appreciated to help out on this worthy cause,” she said.
“Money raised from Daffodil Day makes a real difference and will give hope to people affected by cancer both now and in the future.”
There will be lots of fresh bunches of 10 lovely bright yellow daffodils as well as pens, bears, balls and badges on sale also, so Ms Whitby is asking for all those who can’t volunteer to make sure they get out there and support the event.
Bega Valley residents are especially encouraged to support Daffodil Day to help fund research into low-survival cancers such as pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in Australia.
In the Bega Valley region alone, it is estimated that approximately 30 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in a single year, with around 28 deaths expected.
New research has revealed a promising new approach to treating pancreatic cancer. The treatment targets not just the cancerous cells, but the environment around the tumour as well.
Community Engagement Manager of Cancer Council NSW - Southern Region Stephanie Lake said pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, and as a result, only 10 to 20 per cent of patients are able to undergo surgical treatment.
“Today, over 65 per cent of people diagnosed with cancer will still be alive five years after a cancer diagnosis – that is a reason to celebrate,” Ms Lake said.
“However, the reality is that despite improvements in survival rates across more common types of cancer, only about 6 per cent of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer will survive past five years.
“Research projects into low-survival cancers such as pancreatic cancer are always in need of funding. We hope to play a role in improving the outcomes of pancreatic cancer patients in Bega Valley.”
Far South Coast residents aer asked to support Cancer Council NSW and the researches it funds by participating in Daffodil Day on Friday, August 25.
Local Daffodil Day volunteers will be found in the Main Streets of Pambula and Merimbula as well as at the Tura Centre between 9am and 4pm.
Please call Robyn on 0414 482 353 if you would like to lend a hand on the day.