Central Coast courier Waine Vella has a special motivation to help the Cancer Council with its annual spring fundraiser, Daffodil Day on August 31.
The day will be especially poignant for the 43-year-old Aramex courier franchisee who lost his wife Chelsea, aged just 43, to ovarian cancer in March last year.
Vella, of Kariong, and their two teenage children were devastated by the loss, which came four years after diagnosis.
“It’s been pretty tough, but you have to find a way through it,” he said.
Aramex Central Coast regional franchisee Louie Dimitriv said he was glad to help the Cancer Council ensure thousands of the spring flowers were delivered to the charity’s supporters for Daffodil Day.
Having lost his dad to melanoma, Dimitrov said he was well aware of the terrible toll cancer takes on families and the community.
Aramex’s regional vice president (Oceania) Andy van der Velde said the company was absolutely delighted to once again partner with the Cancer Council to deliver flowers for Daffodil Day.
“I urge everyone to get behind Daffodil Day and send a message of hope to everyone affected by cancer, or working hard to make it history,” he said.
Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day site delivery lead Bobbie Crosland said it was hoped this year’s annual fundraiser would generate more than $2.5M in donations.
“For all that cancer takes, give all you can this Daffodil Day,” she said.
“The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for everyone impacted by cancer.
“A big thank you to Aramex for supporting us in delivering our daffodils across NSW.
“Every dollar raised through Daffodil Day helps fund world-class cancer research, saving lives and bringing us closer to a cancer-free future.”
The Cancer Council will run a stall on August 31 at Erina Fair from 9.30am to 4pm
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Aramex