# Irish Cancer launches biggest annual event

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/02/11/irish-cancer-launches-biggest-annual-event/
- Published: 2009-02-11T13:03:50+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Amidst fears about the recession, the Irish Cancer Society is asking for more volunteers
to support their largest fundraising event – Daffodil Day which will take place 
on 20th March, 2009.

 

Speaking at the launch of Daffodil Day 2009, John McCormack said “Clearly we are
concerned at the potential impact of the economic downturn on our fundraising efforts
and that is why we are putting out a call for more volunteers to support our major
fundraising day which has a target of €4.25 million, this year”, he said.

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In previous years Daffodil Day raised over €3 million. The Irish Cancer Society’s
total fundraising income is around €12 million annually.

 

www.cancer.ie

 

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