Daffodil Days raises $26,500 for American Cancer Society
Fayette County’s support of the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days was a blooming success with the county bringing in more than $26,000 for the cause. This year, the 32-year-old county campaign raised $26,500 for the fight against cancer, according to Mary Jane Peglow, Community Income Development Specialist for the Fayette, Greene and Washington units of the American Cancer Society.
“The hard work of the volunteers of the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days was truly amazing,” Peglow noted. “Those who participated in Daffodil Days – drivers, on-site volunteers, and packers – efforts will hopefully ensure a world where one day no one will ever hear the words, ‘You have cancer.'”
Washington County raised $84,000 and Greene County raised $15,000, for a tri-county total of approximately $126,000.
“Numerous businesses, schools, churches and individuals supported this year’s Daffodil Days by purchasing flowers for their homes and/or offices,” according to Peglow. “Many donated flowers to area hospitals and care facilities.”
Laurel Highlands High School Interact Club made the society’s top constituents report with $3,614 in order totals. Grindstone Foodland followed with $1,601.65, and Uniontown Hospital lobby sales came in third with $1,590. Herald-Standard employee Karen Tweardy headed the newspaper’s contribution, raising $1,018 for the fundraiser.
The American Cancer Society has yet to set a goal for next year, Peglow said.
“The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service,” Peglow said.
Contact the American Cancer Society for information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through the National Cancer Information Center at 1-800-ACS-2345 or via the Internet at www.cancer.org.