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Volunteers being sought for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal in Bath

Thursday 16th January 2020 Bath Echo News Team Community

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Charity Marie Curie is urgently calling for volunteers in Bath to give just two hours of their time to hand out the charity’s iconic daffodil pins, in return for donations.

Volunteer Victor Butchers with his wife Sue, collecting in Bath

Volunteers will be supporting the Great Daffodil Appeal – Marie Curie’s biggest fundraising campaign, held every March.

In the next 10 years, more than six million people will die in the UK and of this number, 75% will need end of life care.

The money raised from the Great Daffodil Appeal will help Marie Curie provide much-needed expert care to people with terminal illnesses, as well as support for their loved ones.

Emma Hildesley, Marie Curie Community Fundraiser for Bath and Wiltshire, said: “Whether you wear a daffodil pin in celebration, in solidarity or in memory of a loved one, you are joining with millions of others to help make sure all dying people get the care and support they deserve.

“Volunteering just two hours at a local collection is a great way to show your support and help us raise money to help make sure that we can be there for more people at the end of their lives.

“Collecting can be a lot of fun too. You can do it on your own or with family and friends, and we will support you every step of the way.

“Volunteering is also an easy way to get involved in your local community and meet new people.”

Victor Butchers from Bath said: “My wife Sue and I signed up to collect for the Great Daffodil Appeal in Bath last year and we’re delighted to have signed up again this year.

“It’s a great feeling to be supporting such an important cause. I’ve met so many kind and interesting people along the way – many of whom have directly benefited from the care or support provided by Marie Curie.”

To volunteer for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal and give out the charity’s daffodils pins in return for donations, visit mariecurie.org.uk/collect or contact Emma on [email protected] or call 07713080412.

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