Daffodil Days succeeds in smiles and hope

Daffodil Days is a campaign run by the American Cancer Society (ACS) that brings hope to the battle against cancer. Every year, ACS sells daffodils and various daffodil bouquets to raise money and awareness of cancer. Cancer affects every one out of two American men and every one out of three American women. The goal is not only to raise awareness and money to the organization but to also bring hope to those who have lost loved ones to cancer or are battling cancer. Daffodil days is one of American Cancer Society’s oldest fundraising programs as well as being one of the most beloved. During the last 14 years, the program has raised more than $240 million to support American Cancer Society’s battle against cancer. In Chinese culture, it is said that if a daffodil is forced to bloom during the new year it will bring your home good luck. In England, the daffodil is referred to as, “Lent Lily” because of its long association with lent. In Wales, it’s said if you spot the first daffodil of the season, your next 12 months will be filled with wealth. Also being the March birth flower, the daffodil holds tehe meaning of rebirth, respect, regard and unrequited love. Despite being a March flower and having various significant meanings in different cultures, daffodil days is a good cause and is a great way to promote cancer research and support a cause that’s always in need of hope. The ACS has successfully raised 25 percent more than the original goal and today is the last day to donate and buy a loved one a daffodil. There are a variety of donation packages, ranging from $10 to $100 and donors can choose who to send their daffodils to. To donate online, visit the SOAR fundraising page. Daffodil Days is a campaign run by the American Cancer Society (ACS) that brings hope to the battle against cancer. Every year, ACS sells daffodils and various daffodil bouquets to raise money and awareness of cancer.Cancer affects every one out of two American men and every one out of three American women.The goal is not only to raise awareness and money to the organization but to also bring hope to those who have lost loved ones to cancer or are battling cancer.Daffodil days is one of American Cancer Society’s oldest fundraising programs as well as being one of the most beloved.During the last 14 years, the program has raised more than $240 million to support American Cancer Society’s battle against cancer.In Chinese culture, it is said that if a daffodil is forced to bloom during the new year it will bring your home good luck.In England, the daffodil is referred to as, “Lent Lily” because of its long association with lent.In Wales, it’s said if you spot the first daffodil of the season, your next 12 months will be filled with wealth.Also being the March birth flower, the daffodil holds tehe meaning of rebirth, respect, regard and unrequited love.Despite being a March flower and having various significant meanings in different cultures, daffodil days is a good cause and is a great way to promote cancer research and support a cause that’s always in need of hope.The ACS has successfully raised 25 percent more than the original goal and today is the last day to donate and buy a loved one a daffodil.There are a variety of donation packages, ranging from $10 to $100 and donors can choose who to send their daffodils to. To donate online, visit the SOAR fundraising page.

By Jillian Sanchez
Features Editor

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