Letters to the editor: Daffodil Day loss 'devastating' but Cancer Society still grateful

The familiar yellow Daffodil Day pins were missing from lapels again this year. Photo / Supplied

For the second year in a row, Covid-19 interrupted the Cancer Society's most important fundraising event, our Daffodil Day street appeal.

For a charity dependent on the generosity of communities across our region, it was a disappointing blow and particularly concerning as we know Covid brings added stress for people with cancer.

During lockdown, our nurses contactlessly deliver more meals to people with cancer. They spend more time talking with clients on the phone to offer information, support and reassurance. And our Cancer Society's Lions Lodge stays open longer so guests don't have to travel across the region.

To have our most important fundraiser taken away during this time of heightened need was devastating. But once again the generosity of our communities and the value they place on the Cancer Society's work has been gratifying.

To our volunteers who worked so hard in preparation for Daffodil Day, we thank you. You may not have seen your efforts come to fruition, but we recognise and appreciate your dedication.

And to the communities who fundraised for us or gave generously online when we couldn't take to the streets with our collection buckets, we are so grateful. Your support ensures that despite these uncertain times we can continue to be there for people impacted by cancer.

Shelley Campbell
Chief Executive, Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society

Keep the jacaranda trees

Re the Cameron Road upgrade [News, September 2], I sincerely hope that the beautiful jacaranda trees which are in the central reservation from Elizabeth St towards the Cliff Rd area are not chopped down.

I love seeing them in the spring and early summer, their flowers are spectacular and hopefully, Tauranga City Council will see these as a benefit too and leave them where they are.

Paula Laurie
Welcome Bay

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