Ballina volunteers out in force for Daffodil Day launch
Pictured at the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day Supporters’ Launch 2025 in Croke Park were, from left: Ivan Beattie, Patsy Beattie, Joyce O'Hara, Breege Langan, Joe Langan, Sinead Langan, Carmel Langan, John Langan, Mary Martin, Ann Beattie, Pauline Doherty, Geraldine Quinn, Event MC Sonya Lennon and Irish Cancer Society CEO Averil Power.
Ballina locals Ivan Beattie, Patsy Beattie, Joyce O'Hara, Breege Langan, Joe Langan, Sinead Langan, Carmel Langan, John Langan, Mary Martin, Ann Beattie, Pauline Doherty and Geraldine Quinn are urging their community to turn daffodil yellow on Daffodil Day, March 28th, and go all in to raise vital funds and give hope to cancer patients.
The group from Ballina were in Croke Park on January 31st last for the launch of Daffodil Day where Averil Power, CEO, Irish Cancer Society, said: “This year alone, it is estimated that 42,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer in Ireland. There isn’t a family that hasn’t felt the devastating impact of a cancer diagnosis. But no matter what cancer brings, the Irish Cancer Society is here to help.
“All of our essential services, like free counselling, Daffodil Centres, night nursing, and patient travel are fuelled by fundraising. Today, on World Cancer Day, we are delighted to launch a new range of holistic free services for those affected by cancer, including our new Diet and Exercise programme and our Welfare and Supports service. We simply would not be able to provide this support without the public’s generosity.
“The more we raise on Daffodil Day, the more we can do - the more help we can give to children and adults going through cancer; the more lifesaving research we can fund, and the sooner we can ensure all cancer survivors have the support they need to live life to the full. We're all in because you are. Join us this Daffodil Day and help us do more.”
Daffodil Day takes place on Friday, March 28th. Whether you want to get involved with your school, company, or in your community, there are lots of ways to go all in and support cancer patients across Ireland. Visit www.cancer.ie to get involved or learn more.
