Flower Deliveries on Daffodil Day
Do you have a father, mother, sister or friend? Then it's likely that Daffodil Day is for you.
What is Daffodil Day? It is a bright and positive day to support those touched by cancer.
A day to focus on our belief for a cancer-free future.
Held yearly in seven countries (Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, UK), it raises funds for cancer research into cancer prevention, education and patient support.
Why Daffodils? As most types bloom at the very end of winter, daffodils have a reputation as a robust flower pushing its way through the harshness of winter heralding Spring -- a new life, vitality, growth.
Cancer Charities use the daffodil as the international symbol of hope for all affected, directly and indirectly, by cancer -- survivors, patients, family and friends.
Consequently, Daffodil Days are held on different days in different countries.
In Canada, it is held on four consecutive days in April while in Australia, it falls on the 4th Friday of August -- August 27, this year! History of Daffodil Days.
The first Daffodil Day can be traced back to 1957 when Fran Shannon, a Toronto volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society, started raising funds by having daffodil flower deliveries from restaurants and hotels who sold them to their own clients.
Three years later, the volunteers started selling daffodils themselves.
In 1961, several volunteers organised the first Daffodil Day in Montreal.
Gradually, it spread throughout Quebec.
Daffodil Day began in Australia in 1986 but it was only in 1992 when it was officially established as an annual event.
Since, it has become the largest fundraising event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
How to Help? Fundraising may differ country-to-country.
In general:
There are at least 50 species plus thousands of hybrids.
All daffodils have a trumpet in the centre and a ring of petals around it.
Mainly yellow but are also available in hues from yellow and white to orange and pink and brilliant red.
Daffodils are the national flower of Wales where it is traditional to wear one on St David's Day.
Probably why it has been suggested that "daffodil" comes from "Dafydd", a Welsh form of "David".
Whether it is on Daffodil Day or any other day, these cheerful flowers are great as a gift.
Flower deliveries of daffodils may have two meanings.
Like the god Narcissus, daffodils may mean vanity, strongly sending the message that the receiver needs a change in demeanor.
They may also mean rebirth.
A person in the midst of a new start is a good recipient for flower deliveries of daffodils.
Or if you want to rekindle an old love -- You're the only one; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you -- they're perfect too!
What is Daffodil Day? It is a bright and positive day to support those touched by cancer.
A day to focus on our belief for a cancer-free future.
Held yearly in seven countries (Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, UK), it raises funds for cancer research into cancer prevention, education and patient support.
Why Daffodils? As most types bloom at the very end of winter, daffodils have a reputation as a robust flower pushing its way through the harshness of winter heralding Spring -- a new life, vitality, growth.
Cancer Charities use the daffodil as the international symbol of hope for all affected, directly and indirectly, by cancer -- survivors, patients, family and friends.
Consequently, Daffodil Days are held on different days in different countries.
In Canada, it is held on four consecutive days in April while in Australia, it falls on the 4th Friday of August -- August 27, this year! History of Daffodil Days.
The first Daffodil Day can be traced back to 1957 when Fran Shannon, a Toronto volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society, started raising funds by having daffodil flower deliveries from restaurants and hotels who sold them to their own clients.
Three years later, the volunteers started selling daffodils themselves.
In 1961, several volunteers organised the first Daffodil Day in Montreal.
Gradually, it spread throughout Quebec.
Daffodil Day began in Australia in 1986 but it was only in 1992 when it was officially established as an annual event.
Since, it has become the largest fundraising event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
How to Help? Fundraising may differ country-to-country.
In general:
- Flower deliveries.
Buy fresh daffodils and merchandise directly from volunteer stalls in shopping centres, railway stations, etc. - Volunteer your time on a stall selling flowers.
- Purchase Daffodil Day merchandise during the month or make a donation to your Cancer Charity
- Order a Daffodil Day Box to sell yourself in your workplace, school, etc.
- Fundraise in any way you please -- create your own "Yellow" event such as dress yellow day, wear a daffodil flower day, raffle, etc.
- Contact your Cancer Charity for specific ways you can help, including flower deliveries.
There are at least 50 species plus thousands of hybrids.
All daffodils have a trumpet in the centre and a ring of petals around it.
Mainly yellow but are also available in hues from yellow and white to orange and pink and brilliant red.
Daffodils are the national flower of Wales where it is traditional to wear one on St David's Day.
Probably why it has been suggested that "daffodil" comes from "Dafydd", a Welsh form of "David".
Whether it is on Daffodil Day or any other day, these cheerful flowers are great as a gift.
Flower deliveries of daffodils may have two meanings.
Like the god Narcissus, daffodils may mean vanity, strongly sending the message that the receiver needs a change in demeanor.
They may also mean rebirth.
A person in the midst of a new start is a good recipient for flower deliveries of daffodils.
Or if you want to rekindle an old love -- You're the only one; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you -- they're perfect too!
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