The American Cancer Society is raising money to create a world with more birthdays by helping people stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back through its annual Daffodil Days. Proceeds from Daffodil Days support the American Cancer Society research program that has made a healthy future possible for so many.

Volunteers are needed who will organize the campaign within their companies, schools, places of worship, or other organizations to collect orders for daffodils. Most donations come from Daffodil Days volunteer coordinators who organize the Daffodil Days campaign within their companies or other organizations. To order daffodils or to volunteer your time, please call Nancy Carlsrud at 605-997-3519.

With research providing insights and new therapies, the future is bright for many cancer patients. By funding groundbreaking research, the American Cancer Society has contributed to many important discoveries that have led to a better understanding of cancer and cancer treatment. Each year, the American Cancer Society spends approximately $100 million on cancer research.

Celebrating its annual Daffodil Days campaign, the American Cancer Society is offering advance orders now through February 22, 2010, with Daffodils available for pickup on March 15 from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm and on March 16 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm in the building next door west from Tina’s EZ Wireless.

Individuals may order blooms for friends, family, and co-workers to support the fight against cancer. Make a minimum $10 donation to the American Cancer Society to receive a bunch of approximately 10 daffodils.

With a $25 donation, the Gift of Hope bouquet will be delivered anonymously to a local cancer patient receiving treatment. This year features Birthdays R. Hope, a special Boyds™ Bear designed exclusively for American Cancer Society Daffodil Days Bear and a Bunch ™ that can be ordered for a donation of $25.

Companies can also spread the joy of spring to clients and customers by contributing to the Sunshine Bouquet program. The bouquet features 60 daffodils and greenery arranged in a round glass bowl and is available with a $75 donation to the American Cancer Society.