MEDIA RELEASE August 22, 2023
NORTH COAST BUSINESS DELIVERS FOR DAFFODIL DAY
Coffs businessman Mark Dugdale will continue a long tradition when he helps Cancer Council deliver for this year’s Daffodil Day.
Next week’s annual Cancer Council fundraiser (August 31) will see the Aramex regional franchisee and his team ensure truckloads of the spring blooms are delivered to the charity’s North Coast supporters.
Memories of his late uncle Ken Dugdale, a champion athlete who died of throat cancer a decade ago, are never far away - but come into focus more strongly on Daffodil Day.
“Cancer is all around us … my uncle never smoked and his death affected us greatly,” Mr Dugdale, 46, said.
“My mother and stepfather are always getting skin cancers cut out.
“One way or another, cancer touches us all and I’m really happy to support Cancer Council again on Daffodil Day.
“It’s a nice way to celebrate spring and help a good cause at the same time.”
Aramex’s regional vice president (Oceania) Andy van der Velde said the company was absolutely delighted to once again partner with Cancer Council to deliver flowers for Daffodil Day.
“I urge everyone to get behind Daffodil Day and send a message of hope to everyone affected by cancer, or working hard to make it history,” Mr van der Velde said.
Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day site delivery lead Bobbie Crosland said it was hoped this year’s annual fundraiser would generate more than $2.5 million in donations.
“For all that cancer takes, give all you can this Daffodil Day,” Ms Crosland said.
“The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for everyone impacted by cancer.
“A big thank you to Aramex for supporting us in delivering our daffodils across NSW.
“Every dollar raised through Daffodil Day helps fund world-class cancer research, saving lives and bringing us closer to a cancer-free future.”
Find your nearest Daffodil Day stall: www.daffodilday.com.au/find-a-stall.
PICTURE: Aramex regional franchisee Mark Dugdale (centre) gears up for Daffodil Day with the Coffs depot’s customer service representative Steve Guyer (left) and general manager Shane Gosewisch.
Key Facts:
Global delivery powerhouse Aramex is helping Cancer Council deliver flowers for its annual Daffodil Day (August 31) fundraiser
Aramex regional franchisees will deliver thousands of the spring blooms across NSW
Cancer Council hopes to raise more than $2.5 million in donations this Daffodil Day
About us:
Aramex is a global logistics and delivery powerhouse. Serving 29 regions, with more than 1,000 courier franchisees across Australia, we are the courier partner of choice to more than 25,000 customers across the country.
