It’s the week that heralds the bright yellow reminder of hope. Daffodil Day is this Friday, 29 August, with flowers, badges and cheery craft items sold up and down High Street.
Megan Strong, one of Motueka’s steadfast coordinators, says that Daffodil Day isn’t about how much people can give, but rather standing together in hope.
“We know times are tough – between the floods and the rising cost of living, many in our community are doing it hard,” she says. “Cancer doesn’t stop – just like natural disasters don’t. But neither does kindness. Daffodil Day is a bright yellow reminder of hope, resilience, and community spirit.”
There are so many ways to be support the Daffodil Day kaupapa, she says, be it with your time, talents, or by spreading awareness. She encourages people to pop in to see Maureen Urwin in the Motueka Cancer Society office if they would like to be involved.
After all, she says, every little bit makes a difference. “Daffodils flower even after the harshest storms. We are seeing this as they appear in some flood-affected spaces. This day is about shining a light for those affected by cancer and showing we care – in whatever way we can.”
