TEN THOUSAND FLOWERS FOR A FIELD OF HOPE
Ten thousand flowers for a field of hope
A HOST of golden daffodils will beautify the Great Northern Road in Omagh next spring. Ten thousand bulbs will be planted to to mark the 50th anniversary of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
The daffodils, the symbol of hope, will serve as a living reminder of the care and hope brought to the people with cancer through the Marie Curie Nursing Service.
Following an invitation from the Marie Curie Cancer Care, Omagh District Council agreed to take part in the campaign and, as a result, the Council took delivery of 20,000 daffodil bulbs. Council Chairman, Sean Clarke, planted the first bulb in Omagh's 'Field of Hope' at the new Throughpass.
Speaking afterwards, the Chairman said that he was proud to be associated with the campaign and congratulated the charity on the very important work it is doing. He also wished the Marie Curie organisation every success with its Golden Daffodil appeal.
He said that at this terrible time for Omagh, he was pleased to plant the bulbs and that, as they grow and bloom, "We all hope that better times will come to our shattered town."
Funds raised through the Golden Daffodil appeal will be used locally to improve the special care and comfort of people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and will bring much needed support to families and carers through the work of Marie Curie Nursing Service and the Belfast Marie Curie Hospice, Beaconfield.
Persons wishing to donate to the Golden Daffodil appeal a can make cheques/ postal orders payable to Marie Curie Cancer Care Appeals Office, Northland Row, Dungannon, or contact the treasurer of the local support group, Linda Fyffe, Tel: 01662-242515.
A HOST of golden daffodils will beautify the Great Northern Road in Omagh next spring. Ten thousand bulbs will be planted to to mark the 50th anniversary of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
The daffodils, the symbol of hope, will serve as a living reminder of the care and hope brought to the people with cancer through the Marie Curie Nursing Service.
Following an invitation from the Marie Curie Cancer Care, Omagh District Council agreed to take part in the campaign and, as a result, the Council took delivery of 20,000 daffodil bulbs. Council Chairman, Sean Clarke, planted the first bulb in Omagh's 'Field of Hope' at the new Throughpass.
Speaking afterwards, the Chairman said that he was proud to be associated with the campaign and congratulated the charity on the very important work it is doing. He also wished the Marie Curie organisation every success with its Golden Daffodil appeal.
He said that at this terrible time for Omagh, he was pleased to plant the bulbs and that, as they grow and bloom, "We all hope that better times will come to our shattered town."
Funds raised through the Golden Daffodil appeal will be used locally to improve the special care and comfort of people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and will bring much needed support to families and carers through the work of Marie Curie Nursing Service and the Belfast Marie Curie Hospice, Beaconfield.
Persons wishing to donate to the Golden Daffodil appeal a can make cheques/ postal orders payable to Marie Curie Cancer Care Appeals Office, Northland Row, Dungannon, or contact the treasurer of the local support group, Linda Fyffe, Tel: 01662-242515.
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Publisher: ULSTER HERALD
Ref: UH/1153
Published Date: 24-Sep-98
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