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John Steele, Daffodil Place Campaign Chair, announces that the campaign has reached its $7 million goal in just over two years.
(May 26, 2009, St. John’s, NL) –The Daffodil Place Capital Campaign announced today that the $7 million target has been achieved in just over two years.
Launched in May 2007, the Campaign was slated to run for three years; however tremendous support from individuals, community groups, municipalities and corporate leaders has fast tracked the campaign to its goal. Owned and operated by the Canadian Cancer Society, Daffodil Place is an accommodations facility for cancer patients who must travel to St. John’s for treatment. As well the building will be home to the Society’s provincial cancer support programs.
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Campaign Members John Steele (left) and Derek Hiscock (right) brave the May snow to mark the $7 million goal at the Daffodil Place construction site. |
“In 2007, we were told by some that you couldn’t raise $7 million in Newfoundland and Labrador in three years,” said Capital Campaign Chair, John Steele. “Well those people were right; we did it in two.” Steele added, “The success of this campaign has been unprecedented; and it would not have been possible without the overwhelming support we have received from the community and the strong corporate citizenship from businesses throughout the province.”
The Daffodil Place Opening Ceremonies will be taking place on June 12th, 2009. These ceremonies will be followed by a public open house. The facility will begin providing accommodations to cancer patients shortly thereafter. Steele said, “This will be an exciting time and an excellent opportunity for the Canadian Cancer Society to showcase the facilities that will provide cancer patients with comfort and support.”
Steele went on to express his gratitude to those who donated financially, and to those that gave their time and talent to ensuring the success of the campaign. Steele said, “Some people got on board by hosting events to benefit Daffodil Place, other gave us large amounts of money. But every dime and every gift in every form made this achievement possible.”
Thanks to the generosity of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador Daffodil Place will support the needs of cancer patients and their families for years to come.
Contact:
Rose M. Daley
Director
Canadian Cancer Society
Daffodil Place Campaign
709 757-3455 or 709 682 2872
rdaley@nl.cancer.ca
