Laois family urges community to 'go all in against cancer this Daffodil Day'

To mark World Cancer Day on Tuesday, the Fennelly family from Portlaoise has called on locals to rally their support this Daffodil Day on 28 March to raise much-needed funds and to give hope to all those impacted by cancer. 

Frank, Cathy and Florence Fennelly attended the Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day Supporter's Launch 2025 on Friday, 31 January in Croke Park. 

At Friday's launch, Irish Cancer Society CEO Averil Power said: "This year alone, it's 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.

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"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 & Exercise programme and our Welfare & Supports service. We simply would be unable to provide this support without the public’s generosity."

The CEO added: "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."

There are lots of ways people can get involved to raise funds this Daffodil Day, be it at school, work or in your local community. You can check out the range of exciting ways you can lend your support this year on the Irish Cancer Society's website.