Westmeath urged to Go all in against cancer on Daffodil Day

Local people are being urged to turn daffodil yellow on Daffodil Day, March 20, and raise funds and give hope to cancer patients.

Members of Westmeath branches of the Irish Cancer Society were in Dublin last week for the Daffodil Day Supporters Launch 2026, where they met Miriam O’Callaghan, broadcaster and Daffodil Day launch MC, and Edel Shovlin, acting CEO of the Irish Cancer Society.

Edel state: “This year alone, it’s estimated that 44,000 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.

“All of our essential services, like free counselling, Daffodil Centres, Night Nursing, and patient travel are fuelled by fundraising. It’s also thanks to the generosity of the public that we can fund groundbreaking cancer research to help develop kinder, gentler treatments, with the aim of achieving our ambition of a future where no one dies from cancer.

“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.”

Daffodil Day is Friday March 20. Whether you want to get involved with your school, company, or in your community, there are lots of ways to go all in and support cancer patients across Ireland. Visit cancer.ie to get involved or learn more.