Calling all green thumbs

Cancer Council Victoria Horsham unit members have called on the region’s green thumbs to donate daffodils for the organisation’s annual fundraiser.

Friday is Daffodil Day, which raises money towards Cancer Council’s goal of a cancer-free future.

Horsham unit members will sell bunches of the yellow flowers for $5 at Horsham Plaza and out the front of Amcal pharmacy and Hermans Interiors in Firebrace Street from 9.30am.

Long-serving Cancer Council Victoria Horsham member Dawn Hobbs has called on the community to donate daffodils for the event.

“We have a few regulars who supply us with daffodils every year, but we are a bit short this year,” Mrs Hobbs said.

“We would love for people to drop off bunches to us on Friday at the plaza or in the main street.

“It is an important fundraiser, with all the money going to a good cause.”

In the past five years, Cancer Council and its research partners have invested more than $285-million into cancer research.

The research leads to improvements in cancer prevention, screening and treatment.

Mrs Hobbs said along with the daffodils, members would also sell Cancer Council merchandise including pens and teddy bears. “Every little bit helps,” she said. People can drop off bunches of daffodils to one of the members on Friday or call Mrs Hobbs on 5382 4371 by tomorrow afternoon to arrange collection.

People can also visit www.daffodilday. com.au for more information or to make a donation.