The Irish Cancer Society Is Calling For Donations As Part Of Daffodil Day
The charity's income is down over two million euro as a result of the pandemic
It's been unable to hold in-person fundraisers, or open it's shops due to the restrictions.
Acting CEO of the Irish Cancer Society Conor King outlines the services it offers:
"Each year we provide thousands of counselling services both through local cancer support centres but also directly ourselves. We fund thousands of nights of palliative care, right throughout the country. Our volunteer driver service the only service of its kind that kept going right throughout the pandemic"
You can donate by texting DAFFODIL to 50300 to donate €6
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