People in Dorset are being asked to give just two hours of their time to support Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal.

The charity’s biggest fundraising campaign is held every March – and volunteers from Dorset are being sought to help. Money raised will help Marie Curie Nurses provide care to people with terminal illnesses, as well as support for their loved ones.

Andrew Rennison from Dorchester, said: “I have been a Marie Curie supporter since August 2017, just after my wife Kerri died. In the last few months of her life she received the very best care from Marie Curie Nurses. The team are experts in palliative care, they made Kerri’s last few, and at times very painful, months bearable. I am now chairman of the Marie Curie Dorchester Fundraising Group and would warmly welcome any new volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to support Marie Curie and to recognise the valuable help they provide to so many people at the most difficult times of their lives.”

“Whole families benefit from Marie Curie’s care and support, it is wonderful to meet those families, many of whom want to give something back and choose to do so as volunteers. Volunteering takes many forms, and does not need to take up much time. But whatever you do is great fun and hugely rewarding.”

Steph Sterndale-Bennett, Marie Curie Community Fundraiser for Dorset, said: “Collecting can be a lot of fun, you can do it on your own or with family and friends, and we will support you every step of the way. We only ask our volunteers to do two-hour shifts, and you can sign up for just the one or as many as you’d like.”

To volunteer for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal and give out the charity’s daffodils pins in return for donations visit mariecurie.org.uk/collect or email Steph.Sterndale-Bennett@mariecurie.org.uk or call 07753 257166.