Javascript Menu by Deluxe-Menu.com
  • New X Weather 
    Sponsored by
  • Rectangle 
  • Post Your Milestones 
  • Flowers for Cancer 
    Printer Friendly Version
    Reported by: Sarah Barwacz - WMBD/WYZZ TV

    Thursday, Mar 20, 2008 @05:24pm CDT

    daffodils2008-03-20-1206055866.jpgWMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- They're a symbol of spring, and this week they're bringing a little sunshine to cancer patients…They're daffodils! For 35 years the American Cancer Society has used the flower for a fundraiser. This year they're delivering over $8,000 in Central Illinois. The group hopes to raise $83,000 dollars. Families or businesses donate money and the flowers are delivered to cancer patients all over the area. Today people also had the opportunity to buy some flowers at the Shoppes of Grand Prairie.

    Kirstin Marshall from the American Cancer Society says, “It just brings them a little bit of sunshine, daffodil is the first flower of spring, just a reminder of brighter days are coming their way.”

    Today was the last day to pick up flowers out at the shopping center. Volunteers are also delivering flowers throughout the week.


  • Skyscraper 160x600