Chris Kamara MBE issues call for people in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire to volunteer for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal 2026

There’s only one chance to give someone the best possibleend of life, which is why football legend and Marie Curie ambassador Chris Kamara MBE is supporting Marie Curie in a call on the residents of the Grampian area to support the 40th year of its Great Daffodil Appeal this March.

Research from Marie Curie shows that the UK wants to give back, with almost half (47%) of adults intending to volunteer in 2026, but many people are held back by a lack of time (50%), concerns about the level ofcommitment (22%) and uncertainty about how to get involved (18%).

Volunteering for the Great Daffodil Appeal is flexible and straightforward, and you can even volunteer with family or friends. By giving up just a couple of hours to distribute the charity’s iconic daffodil pins in exchange for a donation, volunteers will raise crucial funds that will enable Marie Curie to continue delivering expert end of life care and support to more people in Aberdeen and shire.

The Great Daffodil Appeal encourages everyone to wear their daffodil pins and donate to Marie Curie throughout the month of March. The fundraiser raises much needed funds so that Marie Curie Nurses can provide expert end of life support and care in homes, hospitals and hospices across the country.

Marie Curie relies on public donations and last year supporters helped raise over £1.2million for the Great Daffodil Appeal, which enabled the charity to provide expert end of life care to over 42,000 people across the UK via its hospices and in people’s own homes.

Money raised also funds the charity’s free national support line and webchat which is available to anyone with an illness they’re likely todie from and those close to them. It offers practical and emotional support oneverything from managing symptoms and navigating care to financial information, including how to get help with energy bills, and bereavement support.

Marie Curie ambassador Chris Kamara MBE said: “I’m incredibly proud to be a Marie Curie ambassador, and today I’m asking residents of Grampian to please join me in supporting MarieCurie this March, as we celebrate the 40th year of The Great Daffodil Appeal. Just a two-hour collection is enough to help fund almost four hours of expert nursing care or five calls to Marie Curie's Support Line, so every shift can make a real difference to terminally ill people and their loved ones. I know from having done collections myself how fun and easy they are. So, gather yourfriends or family, put on your big yellow hat and donate just a couple of hours of your time to help raise vital funds that enable Marie Curie to give someone else the support that they need at the end of their life.”

Another way that people can get involved is at their local Morrisons. From 23rd February until 8th March.

Marie Curie is the official charity partner of Morrisons and together they have committed to help improve end of life care in local communities, whilst raising public awareness about the reality facing many families with loved ones at the end of their lives.

Alana Welsh, Marie Curie Community Fundraiser for Grampian,said: “There’s only one chance to give someone the best possible end of life, and by supporting the Great Daffodil Appeal in its 40th year, you can help Marie Curie Nurses bring expert end of life care to more people, whatever their illness. Taking part in a collection is an easy and fun way for volunteers tohelp us continue to bring vital hospice at home care to more people in the local community. Our friendly team will be on hand to support you and make sure you have everything you need.”

Marie Curie is also calling on fundraisers and companies to ‘Go Yellow’ to raise funds for its Great Daffodil Appeal this year. By dressing in something yellow, holding a yellow-themed bake sale or coming up with their own yellow-themed activity, supporters will help Marie Curie bring expert end of life care to more people than ever.

To find out more about how you can support the Great Daffodil Appeal this March, visit: Mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil or contact local Community Fundraiser, Alana Welsh on alana.welsh@mariecurie.org.uk or on 07753308729.