Motivated to raise funds

Umina resident Pam Whitty is asking businesses to take part in the Cancer Council's annual Daffodil Day fundraising event.

"My family has been touched by cancer and my daughter is currently fighting her own battle with breast cancer," Ms Whitty said.

"Living through this experience with my daughter has motivated me to be a part of this great day and to encourage others to do the same.

"I feel that volunteering and helping raise funds for cancer research and support services for others experiencing cancer is one way I can turn my family's experience into a positive."

Ms Whitty is looking for Peninsula businesses who might be interested in selling Daffodil merchandise.

They will given a merchandise box for the month of August to raise money for the Cancer Council.

Merchandise boxes are filled with Daffodil Day pens, pins, teddy bears and wristbands, which are available for the public to buy.

Ms Whitty will devote her day on Daffodil Day, August 22, to selling merchandise and accepting donations for the Cancer Council.

She will be at the Ettalong Beach Chemist, 249 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong, from 9am to 4pm.

For further information please call 1300 656 585 or visit www.daffodilday.com.au

Press Release, 30 Jul 2008 Lesley Chart, Cancer Council