The first Daffodil Day in Canada happens today, but only in B.C. and the Yukon which have been selected to spearhead the inaugural daffodil pin campaign to raise funds by donation for the Canadian Cancer Society.
"It's the day to wear your new yellow daffodil pin and attend a ceremony at Prince George city hall where you can add the name of loved one to the Field of Hope banner," said Margaret Jones-Bricker, CCS regional manager.
Jones-Bricker invites the community to participate in the city hall proclamation and flag-raising ceremony at 12:30 p.m. today.
Mayor Dan Rogers, who encourages all citizens to show support by wearing the daffodil pin, will proclaim April 9 as Daffodil Day in Prince George.
Each year, through public support, the CCS invests about $48 million into cancer research in Canada. The funds allow more than 500 researchers to continue the work to wipe out cancer and improve life quality of cancer patients.
The CCS offers care and support to patients through information services, and programs like Cancer Connection, Camp Goodtimes, Volunteer Driver and patient lodges.
