Cancer Council Daffodil Day hopes to raise $2 million for research and asks for Mid West residents to donate

It’s that time of year again to paint the town yellow. The Cancer Council of WA is urging those in the Mid West to show support to those they know who have been affected by cancer with the upcoming Daffodil Day appeal. This is the 36th year Australia has been coloured yellow with Daffodil Day, and the Cancer Council is aiming to raise $2 million for cancer research. In 2021, the appeal raised almost $1.5m despite a global pandemic. The appeal runs through August and culminates on Thursday, August 25. Cancer Council WA Mid West regional education officer Aiden McDowell said with less funding available for research this year it was more important than ever to support the work of cancer researchers. “Despite advances made in research and improving survival rates for many cancers, we know that almost one in two Australians will be diagnosed by the age of 85,” he said. “Thanks to investment in research over many years, amazing advancements have been made in cancer prevention, screening and treatment, helping to increase survival rates from almost 50 per cent in the 1980s to just under 70 per cent today,” he said. An estimated 13,000 West Australians are diagnosed with cancer every year and roughly 36 people in the State will find out their diagnosis each day. For more information visit daffodilday.com.au.