Gavin: Don’t get Cold Feet about helping charity

MP and TV star Fay back Marie Curie

A Paisley politician has urged Buddies to put their best foot forward when it comes to donating to Marie Curie this spring.

MP Gavin Newlands joined forces with actor Fay Ripley to help launch the charity’s Great Daffodil Appeal.

Star of acclaimed ITV show Cold Feet, Fay has been a long time backer of the charity, which supports patients with terminal illnesses and their families, and helped kick off the campaign.

Gavin pledged his support to the appeal and is 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.

The MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, said:“I am happy to be once again supporting Marie Curie’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal.

“This campaign is a simple way to show your support to those with a terminal illness and, in the process, help raise some funds for a fantastic cause.

“The appeal has been running since 1986 and through the generous support of ordinary folk the campaign has been able to support those with a terminal illness.

“The Great Daffodil Appeal will be running throughout March and I would encourage everyone to support it”

The money raised will help the charity be there for more people living with any terminal illness.

Fay added: “I’m delighted to be here with Gavin Newlands MP to help launch Marie Curie’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal.

“Chances are, we all know someone who’s been affected by a terminal illness, so it’s absolutely crucial that families have the care and support they need at such a difficult time.

“I hope that as many people as possible wear a daffodil this March and understand that in doing so, they are making a huge difference for people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones.”

Marie Curie is there for people affected by a terminal illness, including those with cancer, dementia, heart or lung disease, and neurological conditions like motor neurone disease.

It provides a range of services focussing on where gaps exist in high quality care and where it can reach more people.

It also provides practical information and support, funds vital research and campaigns for more people to have access to high quality, personalised care wherever and whenever they need it.

 To find out more about the Great Daffodil Appeal, visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil or call free on 0800 304 7025.