Politicians of all persuasions will TODAY Unite in the Fight to beat cancer, by boosting awareness of Cancer Council SA’s flagship fundraiser Daffodil Day (Friday, 27 August) ahead of the parliamentary winter break.

“One in two South Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85 and community leaders are only too aware that no-one is immune, prompting them to unite in a show of support for our research, prevention and support initiatives benefitting South Australians,” says Professor Brenda Wilson, Chief Executive, Cancer Council SA.

Members in both houses of the SA Parliament are embracing today’s opportunity to wear yellow during question time and donning Daffodil Day pins.

A united team has also accepted our invitation to take their yellow tinged sea of support to the street by congregating on the steps of Parliament prior to question time (1.45pm) for a picture opportunity.

By heralding in the winter break Cancer Council SA is also putting out a call for volunteers to assist in the sale of merchandise on Daffodil Day at locations throughout South Australia.  South Australians are also asked to consider stocking a merchandise box for sales in their workplace, club or store or placing orders for fresh daffodils.

For more information contact 1300 65 65 85 or check www.daffodilday.com.au 

Daffodil Day started 24 years ago in New South Wales, and this will be its 17th year nationally, recognising the international symbol of hope for all people affected by cancer.

“Daffodil Day gives us all the opportunity to support those affected by cancer while also working toward better outcomes for those who will be treated in years to come and even prevent some from being diagnosed,” says Professor Wilson.

More than 3,400 South Australians die from cancer each year and by this time tomorrow another 23 South Australians will be diagnosed with the disease.

This year Daffodil Day seeks to raise more than $600,000 toward research, prevention and support initiatives in SA through the sale of fresh daffodils and Daffodil Day merchandise at outlets across the state and more than 70 volunteer managed sites in the metropolitan region alone.