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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-04-02, Page 13Wear a daffodil and raise awareness Whitney South Huron Expositor As the snow begins to melt and buds begin to bloom, and so arrives that most welcome sea- son, spring. April brings with it more than just warmer days and shorter nights, but a time of fundraising and awareness in the form of Daffodil Month, the month to support Canadians living with cancer. Each year, the Canadian Can- cer Society asks communities all over the country to join them in order to change cancer forever. To some the daffodil is just a flower, but to many it's a symbol of hope. Delicate yellow flowers that symbolize those who refuse to give up and choose to fight back. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, there are many ways for Seaforth residents to support the Daffodil Month campaign. Buying a daffodil pin. Visit merchants and organizations 0 m ▪ ' n 3 S r: O -a sr) sr) • o cn CD CD c CD n c) o w CD CD PDTAXepOUISSPID with POS boxes throughout Huron County, to donate and pick up your daffodil pin. Donate through door-to-door canvassing campaign. During April when a volunteer knocks on your door, please think of friends or family members fight- ing the biggest fights of their lives. With every donation, large or small, you will receive a tax receipt and a daffodil pin. (Canadian Cancer Society can- vassers will have official tax receipts for your donation, and will have an official Canadian Cancer Society nametag with them) Launching a workplace cam- paign. Companies can contact the Canadian Cancer Society to set up a daffodil campaign in the workplace. You can fight cancer with your colleagues by creating a virtual daffodil garden, hosting a Wear Yellow Day, or having a bake sale. Find out how easy it is to make your office into cancer fighters by contacting us at huronperth@ontario.cancer.ca or 1-800-294-0086 Supporting a school cam- paign. Some local schools will be hosting Daffodil Days later in the month, watch for informa- tion to come home from your school to learn more. Every donation made during Daffodil Month will help the Canadian Cancer Society pro- vide information and support for people living with cancer and their families. Their free Cancer Information Service helps thou- sands of Canadians each year and the Wheels of Hope trans- portation program helped approximately 250 people right here in Huron and Perth Coun- ties get to their cancer related appointments last year. Throughout the month of April, the need for support grows with each passing day. Last year, an estimated 187,000 people were diagnosed with cancer in Canada. And, as the population grows and ages, the number of new cancer cases continues to rise. Donors have made it possible for the Canadian Cancer Society FOR TICKETS PLEASE CALL: (519) 527-0590 or from Club members seaforthcurling@gmail.com FIS WHEN cliday April 18th, 4pm to 7pm Club • Seaforth 'WHERE: Seaforth Curling Cut;ling- [11:113 2014 TICKETS: Adults $14.00 Children (under 12yrs): $6.00 ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY! 11111111 Wednesday, April 2,2014 • Huron Expositor 13 to become the country's most trusted source of information and support for people living with cancer and their families. For more information, or to make an online donation, visit www.cancer.ca or call 1-800-294-0086. --"") The Huron Expositor's 2014 Winter Sports Edition will soon be published and we need your team photo! Please bring in your team pictures to the Huron Expositor at 8 Main St., Seaforth or email to seaforth.news@sunmedia.ca (Please make sure you identify all participants) OR To arrange a team photo, please call Reporter Whitney South at 519-527-0240 ALL PHOTOS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOON FRI., APRIL 4th The Hum ' Expositor ==311111=11 "Your Community Newspaper" 8 Main St., Seaforth 519-527-0240