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The fantastic volunteers who assist us every day and the wonderful cancer patients I meet on their journey. I know that the money we raise makes a difference to so many in the community on their cancer journey, and the research that we fund could hold the answer to what causes and treats cancer. At the end of your career how would you like to be remembered? I'm not sure that I want to be remembered as the Daffodil Bear lady, but I know how much pleasure they bring to people so that makes me very happy. I suppose the fact that the work I do as a fundraiser makes such a difference to so many on their cancer journey, and I can empower communities to also make a difference one day a year, which is very special. Pauline Buckthought ORIGINALLY NORTHLAND AREA CO-ORDINATOR from 1990- 1993 and volunteer/llama coordinator I started with the first Daffodil Day through our local Zonta club 22 years ago. When our branch disbanded a group of members continued to work together and these women, together with long standing volunteers, contribute as a team to all the Daffodil Day activities, including involvement with the local schools. I have brought to the role my business organisation skills. What have been some of the major changes to Daffodil Day and the Cancer Society over the time you have been involved? A major change has been the awareness of Daffodil Day and the yellow daffodil itself. Originally we invited celebrities to go through the Bay of Islands areas to highlight the day. Bob Parker appeared for two years and then Rena Owen. I drove them through Kawakawa, Paihia, Kerikeri and Kaikohe at advertised times. My husband, Russell actually thought of this idea to get Daffodil Day started. Now it works like a well-oiled machine. What has been your most memorable Daffodil Day? The early days with Bob Parker, the pleasure the children had, and finishing off with a visit to the old people's home which was a happy and emotional experience. Also organising llamas for main street walking. What is the best thing about your job? I love it and live for it! At the end of your career how would you like to be remembered? I'm a lucky person to have had a satisfying life being able to help in a small way with the Cancer Society on Daffodil Day. www.hermagazine.co.nz | 33 When we look back over the 21 years, Daffodil Day has grown to become an iconic event on the New Zealand calendar. Daffodil Day fundraising activities range from the sublime (high tea parties) to the ridiculous (getting soaking wet standing in the rain collecting). Hundreds of thousands of people have raised millions of dollars to enable us to continue to provide information and services to support people with cancer, their families and whanau. Why the daffodil? The daffodil was chosen because as it is one of the earliest flowers of spring it symbolises rebirth, hope and a promise of happier times after the cold winter. The brilliant golden yellow colour of the daffodil lifts the spirits after the long months with little garden colour. The history of Daffodil Day: The first Daffodil Day was held in the Wellington and Central District Regions (roughly from Taupo in the North to Kaikoura in the South) in 1990. August 31 Mark you calendar, Daffodil Day is August 31st this year