COMMUNITY
Marie Curie volunteers spring into action
T
HE NEED to raise money, to provide nurses for terminally ill patients, is a constant driver for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
So, if you missed out on do- nating during the charity’s fundraising month in March, you’ll be given a second chance in May. The charity’s Oban group will organise a street collection for May 5 to complement a suc- cessful Great Daffodil Appeal in March.
The appeal is Marie Curie’s biggest fundraiser and en- courages everyone to give a donation and wear a daffodil pin.
Marie Curie Oban volunteers recently launched the Great Daffodil Appeal at the town’s Field of Hope, outside Oban Fire Station, assisted by station commander Alex Purdie, left, and 16_t11curie01
Marie Curie Nurse, Flora Mackay, was inspired to be- come a nurse for the charity some years ago.
She explains why the appeal is so important: ‘I absolutely what it means for terminally ill
people to be able to spend their choice with friends and family nearby.
‘Marie Curie Nurses make this possible by providing physical and emotional nursing care completely free of charge to patients and their families. ‘We work shifts, through the day or often at night, giving carers and family members the chance to take a break, spend quality time with their loved one, or simply get a good night’s sleep. To join your local team of volunteer collectors by calling Marie Curie Cancer Care now on 01463 238328 or visit
www.mariecurie.org.uk/ daffodil today. To get help from the Marie Curie Nursing Service, talk to your GP, district nurse or dis- charge nurse. For more information, visit
www.mariecurie.org.uk or call 0800 716 146.
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