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Tomorrow is Daffodil Day!

Tomorrow (August 22) Queensland will turn yellow for Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day! Cancer Council Queensland is calling on locals to show their support for Queenslanders affected by cancer by simply purchasing a pin, a fresh bunch of flowers or making a donation at a number of volunteer sites across the state. Daffodil Day is one…

Chalk Art Paves the Way for Daffodil Day!

Chalk art will pave the way for Daffodil Day (Friday, August 22) with a number of decorative displays popping up at sites around the city from today to raise important awareness. The Daffodil Day themed chalk artwork will help turn sites across the city yellow in celebration of the iconic fundraiser from Tuesday, August 19…

Show You Care With a Tap of Your Smartphone

In a Cancer Council first, the trusty smartphone will get users app happy about Daffodil Day, one of the state’s most iconic fundraisers this Friday August 22. Queenslanders are invited to show they care about beating cancer by uploading a photo to a new Daffodil Day mobile site at mydaffodilpin.mobi. Users can share their daffodil-themed…

Cancer Council Revs Up to CityCycle for Life!

Cancer Council Queensland and Lord Mayor Graham Quirk will today launch Brisbane’s first ever CityCycle charity ride in King George Square to support Queenslanders impacted by cancer. Proudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council and supported by JCDecaux, Cycle for Life invites CityCyclers to complete a 10km loop course along the river on Sunday 14 September,…

Declare “iCare” this Daffodil Day through new online campaign

Cancer Council Queensland has launched a new social media campaign calling on the community to take action and show support by buying a pin and wearing it proudly on Daffodil Day (August 22).  Cancer Council’s iCare social media campaign, now live at www.daffodilday.com.au/icare provides an easy platform for Queenslanders to share stories, show support for others impacted…

Cancer Council calls for the South West to get moving

Cancer Council has called for South West Queenslanders to get moving, with figures showing rates of physical activity in some areas are as much as 25 per cent lower than the Queensland average. According to Queensland Health data, the adult rate of participation in sufficient activity for health benefit was 25 per cent lower in…

We’re halfway – cheers to no beers for Dry July!

Cheers Dry July-ers – you’re halfway through a month of no booze for your health! Cancer Council is toasting the commitment of thousands of Queenslanders to feel great and look good, while raising vital funds to support adults living with cancer this July. Dry July invites Aussies to give up alcohol for a month –…

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