Dave Thompson MSP

Dave Thompson, SNP MSP for Skye, Lochaber, and Badenoch got behind the daffodil to lend his support to the Great Daffodil Appeal at the Scottish Parliament on March 10th, 2016. He met staff and heard about the work of the charity that last year provided care and support for more than 7,400 people living with a terminal illness in Scotland.

The Great Daffodil Appeal is Marie Curie’s biggest fundraising campaign which takes place throughout March. The charity asks people to make a donation in return for a daffodil pin. All funds raised help Marie Curie Nurses provide care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones, in their own homes or at the charities two Scottish hospices in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Mr Thompson said, “The Great Daffodil Appeal is an important campaign by Marie Curie for those with terminal illness, offering help and support to this often overlooked group of people within our society. I proudly wear my daffodil pin in support and offer thanks to those volunteers who generously give their time to the cause!.

Richard Meade, Marie Curie Head of Policy and Public Affairs Scotland said: “We’re calling on everyone in Scotland to get behind the daffodil and join Dave Thompson supporting people living with a terminal illness by donating and wearing a daffodil pin. Your support will help us provide more free hands-on care and emotional support to people living with a terminal illness and their families”.

To support the Great Daffodil Appeal call 0845 601 3107 (local rate) or pledge £5 by texting DAFF to 70111*. Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil.

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*Texts cost £5 plus your standard network rate. 98% of your donation is received by Marie Curie

The Great Daffodil Appeal

The Great Daffodil Appeal is Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraising campaign and encourages everyone to give a donation in return for a daffodil pin during March. This year is the 30th anniversary of the launch, which first took place in 1986. Money raised helps Marie Curie Nurses provide care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their families. Daffodil pins will be available from our volunteers across the country, Superdrug and WHSmiths shops, and Wyevale garden centres. For more information call 0845 601 3107 (*local rate) or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil #getbehindthedaff

*Texts cost £5 plus your standard network rate. 98% of your donation is received by Marie Curie

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