Schools needed for Daffodil Day

Cancer Council is inviting schools and childcare centres across Queensland to show their true colours and dress yellow in support of Daffodil Day this August 24.
Getting involved is easy, fun and a great way for students and the school community to help Cancer Council raise much needed funds to brighten the lives of all Queenslanders affected by cancer.
This year, Cancer Council Queensland hopes to raise $1.9 million across the State to support its vital work in cancer research, prevention and support services.
So why not show off your school’s spirit this Daffodil Day and help turn Queensland yellow!
Cancer Council Queens-land national events coordinator Simon Jacobs said it was easy to support Daffodil Day this August.
“Schools and childcare centres can show their support by registering to hold a Dress Yellow Day and asking staff and students to donate a gold coin to the cause,” Mr Jacobs said.
“Schools can also register to sell Daffodil Day merchandise, at reduced prices, and some schools are even growing their own yellow flowers that will bloom during the week of Daffodil Day.
“Daffodil Day is a chance for all of us to grow hope for a brighter, cancer-free future so, if yellow makes you happy, get involved today!” he said.
Other ways schools and childcare centres can support Daffodil Day include hosting a yellow-themed art or colouring-in competition; making a field of paper daffodils in your classroom (you can download the pattern for free at www.daffodilday.com.au; holding a yellow morning tea; decorating a concrete wall or path in your school with yellow chalk drawings; or turning your classroom or school yellow with posters, balloons and other colourful creations.
This year marks 26 years of Daffodil Day in Australia, and more than 1200 volunteers across the State are needed to help sell 780,000 fresh daffodils and merchandise during August.
You can register to volunteer, hold a Dress Yellow Day, order a merchandise box or donate by visiting www.daffodilday.com.au, calling 1300 65 65 85 or finding them on Facebook.
The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for all those touched by cancer, including patients, survivors, supporters, carers, family and friends.