General News
6 January, 2025
BEST OF 2024: Daffodil Day
Gilgandra and District Cancer Fundraisers held their Daffodil Day bake sale and market on Friday, August 23.
First published August 28, 2024.
Gilgandra Cancer Fundraisers held their Daffodil Day bake sale and market on Friday August 23. It was a warm morning with lots of people about.
Along Miller Street, volunteers set up a small market to raise funds for cancer research and support, including a donation to Cancer Council, Australia’s leading cancer charity.
Bunches of vibrant yellow, fresh daffodils were available as part of the fundraiser.
An extensive array of home baked goods was on sale alongside fresh fruits and vegetables, an assortment of plants, and a collection of small trinkets.
The cakes sold out fast: by midday, there were hardly any left.
Two locally made hand-sewn quilts were donated to be part of the raffle, including one made by the family of the late Jenny White, who donates a work each year.
“It’s a great day [for all of us],” said event organiser Margo Piggott.
“[The] community donates, bakes, and crafts, and of course everyone loves to buy the daffodils.
“Without our volunteers, we just couldn’t do it; it’s wonderful.”
According to Margo, money raised through the sale of daffodils and the raffle goes towards the Cancer Council, while all other funds – like the bake sale and fresh produce – are put back into supporting the local community.
Daffodil Day begin in 1957, originally hosted by the Canadian Cancer Council.
Countries around the world soon adopted the event, with Australia joining the celebrations in 1987.
There is no set date for Daffodil Day, however it is always celebrated in August.
Cancer Council Australia states “on this day, Australians all over the country come together and, for all that cancer takes, we give hope.”
Cancer is one of Australia’s leading health risks: each year in NSW alone, an estimated 48,000 people are diagnosed with cancer, and internationally, Australia has the highest rate of cancers in the world.
“We know that almost 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, so it takes all of us to give hope for better treatments and better outcomes.
“The more hope we give, the more lives we can save.”
