Cancer affects many people we know and love, which was why Residents and Staff at Mareeba Aged Care held a special event for Daffodil Day.

The Daffodil Day Appeal is the Cancer Council’s most iconic fundraising campaign and raises money for important cancer research. 

On September 21, Mareeba Aged Care celebrated Daffodil Day with a special event organised by Leisure and Lifestyle team leader Kay and her team of Denise, Mekeely and Christine.

Stunning daffodil paper flowers, handcrafted by the residents, decorated the dining tables and windows and created a vibrant atmosphere.

Kay even let her yellow hair down and dressed up as Happy Chappy bumblebee.

She was also spotted casting “happy spells” on everyone throughout the day.

Facility Manager Leanne Hancock said Daffodil Day meant a lot to residents and staff, with so many people personally affected by cancer.

“Like many in the community, we wanted to raise awareness of cancer and the good work of the Cancer Council,” she said.

“We provided a special morning tea to all residents and staff in our beautifully decorated Bonny Doon Cherry Lane lounge. Raffles were drawn and the lucky one to take the hamper home was no other than our superstar Mareeba Chef, Karina.

“We are very proud to raise $190 for the Cancer Council.”

They ended the day with a fabulous barbecue lunch for all residents.