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The branch has raised about $100,000 for the Cancer Society since Daffodil Day began in 1990.
Charlene Morrison has been running the branch’s fundraiser for the past 10 years.
The branch went into fundraising overdrive when Charlene was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer six years ago.
She says she experienced first hand how advances in cancer research can save lives. After going through surgery and radiation therapy, she has been clear of cancer for five years.
“My colleagues were with me while I was going through that tough time. Daffodil Day has become an important time of the year for us.”
Over that time the branch’s fundraising has reached new levels, averaging about $10,000 a year. This year they aim to raise $12,000.
“Everything we raise comes back to the community, including funds going to Warkworth Wellsford Hospice.”
The popular trivia night at Warkworth Bowling Club will be held on Wednesday, August 5 from 6pm. The event usually attracts over 100 people.
“The Warkworth Police team has won just about every year. It would be great if someone could come and knock them off their perch.”
Tickets cost $20 per person, which includes ham and salads for dinner, and nibbles on arrival. There are four to six people per team and there will be raffles and auctions on the night.
Warkworth ANZ is also holding a breakfast at the Bridgehouse on Thursday August 13 from 7.30am. Tickets are $30 and must be pre-purchased from the Warkworth branch. The ticket price covers a full breakfast, coffee/tea and juice, and a donation to Daffodil Day. The event replaces the previously-run movie night.
The branch is also holding a raffle on Monday August 17. For the main event on Daffodil Day, Friday August 28, there will be a road collection from 7.30am at the Hill Street intersection and a stall outside the branch with a BBQ, from 10am to 2pm.
“The community is always amazingly supportive and local businesses have always been very generous to us.”
The ANZ has raised $17 million for the Cancer Society over the past 25 years. Donations go towards scientific research into the causes and treatment of all types of cancer, as well as providing a wide range of support services, education and awareness campaigns and programmes for people affected by cancer.
