Launch of ‘Make Every Daffodil Count’ Campaign for Marie Curie – 3 March 2017 

This week it was fantastic to join Harry Potter actor Jason Isaacs at the launch for Marie Curie’s ‘Make Every Daffodil Count’ campaign in Westminster. 

At the launch, I pledged to support to the appeal and I am encouraging local people to help the charity raise more money than ever before – by simply giving a donation and wearing a Marie Curie daffodil pin, available from volunteers across the country, or Superdrug, Spar and Poundworld stores, and Wyevale Garden Centres, during March.  Morrisons supermarkets will also be holding GDA fundraising collections on 10, 11 & 12 March. 

Scott Sinclair, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Marie Curie, said: “Having the support of Jo Stevens MP and Jason makes a huge difference to Marie Curie in terms of raising awareness about what we do and helping us to reach more people who need us. 

“One in four people miss out on the care and support they need at the end of life. We don’t think that’s good enough. That’s why we are asking MPs to help support our annual Marie Curie fundraising appeal to help enable us to reach more people affected by terminal illness.” 

“Our services rely on charitable donations, so I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who gives a donation and wears a daffodil pin during March.” 

Sally Monger Godfrey, Marie Curie Nurse and face of The Great Daffodil Appeal, said: “Make every daffodil count. Your daffodil means I can care for someone in their own home, and be there for them through the night. You make a difference to people at the end of their lives, which in many ways is just as important as at the start.” 

For more information about volunteering for a local collection call 0800 304 7025 or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil. 

http://www.jostevens.co.uk/launch_of_make_every_daffodil_count_campaign_for_marie_curie 

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