Combat Cancer with your Community this Daffodil Day

BIV • Jul 25, 2017

Daffodil Day Friday 25th August

Cancer Council Victoria is reminding people how important community participation on Daffodil Day is to raise funds for cancer research, prevention programs and support services.

"We want to beat cancer through more research, through educating the public on ways to prevent cancer and by helping people who have cancer get the best treatment and care."

For more information on getting involved this Daffodil Day, click here.

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