Daffodil Days is an annual spring fundraising and awareness campaign run by the American Cancer Society. Using the daffodil as a symbol of hope, the effort raises money through the sale of flowers and arrangements, supports research and patient services, promotes early detection, and offers volunteering and donation options for communities.

Daffodil Days: a spring symbol of hope

Each spring the daffodil appears as a simple symbol: the first flower of the season and a sign of hope for people facing cancer. The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days uses that symbol to raise awareness and funds while offering a visible way for communities to show support.

How Daffodil Days works

Daffodil Days is an annual spring fundraising campaign organized through local American Cancer Society (ACS) offices and volunteer networks. Participating communities sell fresh-cut daffodils, floral arrangements, or symbolic pins and trunk-of-the-carvings to raise money and send a message: people affected by cancer are not alone.

Local volunteers, businesses, and supporters coordinate distribution sites and donation drives. The campaign also serves as an opportunity to share information about prevention, early detection, and available services.

Where the funds go

Proceeds from Daffodil Days support the American Cancer Society's work on research, patient and family resources, prevention and early detection programs, and community services. Funds raised locally often help connect people with transportation to treatment, lodging during care, and information about clinical trials and support groups.

Why early detection matters

The campaign emphasizes that timely detection and access to care can change outcomes for many cancers. Daffodil Days offers a recurring moment each spring to remind the public about screenings, symptoms to watch for, and steps to reduce cancer risk.

Ways to take part

  • Buy or donate for a daffodil bouquet or arrangement at a local Daffodil Days site.
  • Volunteer to help distribute flowers or promote the campaign in your community.
  • Organize a workplace or school fundraiser and share information about cancer prevention and support services.
  • Donate online to the American Cancer Society if local events are not available.
Daffodil Days blends a simple, hopeful symbol with practical support. By participating, communities raise funds and start conversations about prevention, care, and the resources available to people with cancer and their families.

FAQs about American Cancer Society Daffodil Days

When does Daffodil Days take place?
Daffodil Days is held each spring, but exact dates vary by region. Check your local American Cancer Society office or the national ACS website for current event information.
What does money raised during Daffodil Days support?
Funds typically support the American Cancer Society's research, patient and family services, prevention and early detection programs, and local community services.
How can I participate if there’s no local flower sale?
You can donate online to the American Cancer Society, organize a local fundraiser at work or school, or volunteer to help promote future events.
Are the daffodils real?
Many Daffodil Days events sell fresh-cut daffodils and floral arrangements, though offerings vary by location and year.
Can I volunteer for Daffodil Days?
Yes. Local ACS offices and volunteer coordinators recruit people to help distribute flowers, staff collection sites, and promote the campaign.

News about American Cancer Society Daffodil Days

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