Comedy legend Paul Chuckle joins Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal volunteers at Morrisons in Retford
Press release published
Shoppers in Morrisons Retford store had a special surprise on Friday 10 March when Marie Curie Ambassador and well-loved comedian, Paul Chuckle, gave up a few hours of his time to join local volunteers fundraising for Marie Curie's annual Great Daffodil Appeal.
Paul is one of thousands of volunteers who are donning the infamous giant yellow top hats in supermarkets, train stations and on high streets for the Great Daffodil Appeal - Marie Curie's flagship fundraiser, which has now been running for 37 years.
Paul Chuckle said:
"It was great to spend a few hours dressed in yellow with the other Marie Curie volunteers for the Great Daffodil Appeal and it was wonderful to receive so may donations from all the locals in return for a daffodil pin.
"Marie Curie helped care for my brother Barry at the end of his life in 2018 and more recently my father-in-law so are a charity extremely close to my heart. The nurses were such a huge support to our family, coming in at such a difficult time and their visits gave us all a moment to breathe.
"I hope that anyone who spots Marie Curie volunteers out and about during March will make a donation too as every penny raised will help them to continue their vital work."
The money raised from the Great Daffodil Appeal will help Marie Curie Nurses provide round the clock specialist care to people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones in the local community or at one of their nine hospices.
The money raised will also fund Marie Curie Information and Support services, which provides practical information and emotional support. It will help to fund research and campaigns so that more people have access to the care they deserve at the end of their lives.
Lauren Alexander, Marie Curie Community Fundraiser said:
"We are so grateful to Paul for once again supporting the Great Daffodil Appeal. It's my favourite time of the year and is a brilliant and fun way to support Marie Curie.
"Our volunteers are so important to us and there's still time for anyone in Nottinghamshire to give a couple of hours of their time, don a big yellow hat and help us raise as much money as we can."
"All the money raised will help Marie Curie continue to provide vital end of life care for terminally ill people and their families during their final days, weeks and months."
Emma Whitham, charity champion at Morrisons in Retford said:
"We were delighted to have Paul Chuckle and the Marie Curie volunteers in our store on Friday as part of the Great Daffodil Appeal.
"Staff and customers at Morrisons have supported Marie Curie collections for the last 7 years and have to date raised an amazing £3,609,131
"We hope our customers will continue to support the Great Daffodil Appeal so the local community can have access to the fabulous care and support provided by Marie Curie at a time when they and their families need it most."
To find out more about how you can get involved with the Great Daffodil Appeal and to donate visit mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil or call 0800 304 7025.