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Three generations of Cork family to host Daffodil Day fundraiser in cosy cottage.
Summary
Three generations of the Wallace family in Cork are reviving their long-running two-day coffee weekend to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society ahead of Daffodil Day on March 20.
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The Wallace family in Cork is reviving their annual coffee weekend fundraiser for Daffodil Day. Three generations of the family have hosted the two-day event for almost 36 years. They decorate their cottage and serve tea, run raffles and sell fresh daffodils. The fundraiser supports the Irish Cancer Society and attracts hundreds of visitors.
Key details:
- The family has been raising money for Daffodil Day for almost 36 years.
- Three generations host an annual two-day coffee weekend at the family's cosy cottage.
- The event features raffles, fresh daffodils and cups of tea, and draws hundreds of visitors, including some from Waterford.
- Family members met broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan and Edel Shovlin, Acting CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, at the Daffodil Day Supporters' Launch in Croke Park.
- Edel Shovlin said it is estimated that 44,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer in Ireland this year and that funds from Daffodil Day support services such as free counselling, Daffodil Centres, Night Nursing, patient travel and cancer research.
Summary:
The family's long-running fundraiser contributes to national Daffodil Day efforts that fund services and research for people affected by cancer. Daffodil Day is reported as taking place on Friday, March 20th, and the family's event will take place as part of broader community and organisational fundraising ahead of that date.
