Daffy wins gold for Marie Curie in charity mascot race at the Olympic Stadium

Marie Curie’s daffodil mascot, Daffy, beat off competition from other charities to take the gold medal in the charity mascot race at the Gold Challenge event held at the Olympic Stadium, Stratford, on Sunday 1 April 2012.

Daffy, along with nine other Marie Curie supporters, were amongst the first people in the world to run 100m on the track, representing the charity in a series of races at the Gold Challenge event.

The Gold Challenge is an Olympic & Paralympic based charity challenge, which has already inspired more than 75,000 people to take on an Olympic & Paralympic sport themed challenge to raise money for charity.

All the funds raised by supporters taking part in the Gold Challenge on behalf of Marie Curie Cancer Care will help Marie Curie Nurses provide more free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes.

Marie Curie Nurse, Clare Horgan, who led Marie Curie supporters in the Gold Challenge Parade at the stadium, said: “It was so exciting to be a part of this unique and inspiring event in the Olympic Stadium. We are grateful to all the participants who are taking part in the Gold Challenge for Marie Curie Cancer Care and working hard to complete their sporting challenges.

The valuable funds they raise will make a considerable difference, allowing Marie Curie Nurses like me to provide many more hours of free care to people with terminal cancer and other illnesses in their own homes.”

To access a Marie Curie Nurse, speak to your GP or district nurse. For more Information, please visit www.mariecurie.org.uk.

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