# Meet the fundraiser – Geoff collects for Marie Curie

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/02/02/meet-the-fundraiser-geoff-collects-for-marie-curie/
- Published: 2017-02-02T15:03:56+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Geoff collects for Marie Curie because he promised his wife he would.**

He is one of several supporters who raise funds for the cancer charity by collecting
for it from the public. He is taking part in its annual Great Daffodil Day appeal.

By profiling these fundraisers Marie Curie is hoping that more people will be inspired
to offer two hours of their time to collect for them.

## Advertisement

“I needed to raise money as a tribute” he says. “It gives me a buzz, almost a rush.
I just urge people to get signed up and come and give us a couple of hours”.

## More fundraisers

 Robena collects in memory of her husband.

> “I collect for the Great Daffodil Appeal because Marie Curie cared for my husband.
> So when I’m collecting I’m reminded of the happy times. If he were looking down
> he’d feel happier that I was doing something positive.
> “People feel drawn to us.
> SO when they come and put something in the tin they come because they have a story
> to tell us… It’s a good feeling”.

## Bonus

Marie Curie shares tips on how to fundraise successfully when collecting for the
Great Daffodil Appeal.

 

 * **[Code changes to static collections now in force](https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/10/23/code-changes-static-collections-now-force/)**(
   23 October 2017)
 * **[14 charities hold house to house exemption orders in N Ireland](https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/09/10/14-charities-hold-house-house-exemption-orders-n-ireland/)**(
   10 September 2018)
 * **[BBC Proms collection hits record £125,000](https://fundraising.co.uk/2026/09/15/bbc-proms-collection-hits-record-125000/)**(
   15 September 2026)