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Gillian Neary / Twitter#daffodilday launch for @IrishCancerSoc supported by @DellIreland in @CrokePark pic.twitter.com/sHhnBhGMra
— Gillian Neary (@Jillsneary) February 6, 2015
TODAY IS DAFFODIL Day and members of the public are encouraged to support its cause by purchasing a flower.
The day is organised by the Irish Cancer Society and supported by computer company Dell.
The most recent data from the National Cancer Registry shows that 33,000 people were diagnosed with cancer in Ireland in 2012. That equates to a diagnosis every 15 minutes.
Targets
The day, which has been running for 28 years, aims to raise €3.5 million this year to help towards the work of the Irish Cancer Society.
The group use the money to provide services including counselling support, providing transportation and practical advice on dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
A big part of the group’s work is providing night nursing support. The Irish Cancer Society provides the only night time care service for families in their own homes, and last year provided 7,800 nights of care to 1,670 patients.
Donations
Speaking prior to Daffodil Day, chief executive officer of the Irish Cancer Society, said, “we know the impact that the words ‘you have cancer’ can have on someone, and how it changes their lives and the lives of those close to them”.
We need you to make a donation. There are so many ways you can do it – but we need you to do it tomorrow, without that support we won’t be able to continue to be there for those with cancer.
People are able to contribute to the cause by buying a daffodil pin, calling 1860 606060 or by texting ‘Daff’ to 50300 to donate €4.
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Das Boot. A truly incredible film.
@sean o’dhubhghaill: The scene , when two u boats passed each other in a storm …Brilliant cinematography. One of the most realistic films ever made.
@sean o’dhubhghaill: I had an opportunity to visit the set of Das Boot when I was in Germany in 90s. I didn’t get to take it up, though.
@sean o’dhubhghaill: I saw it when it was released, in a dived submarine at 240ft.
The scene where they sing It’s A Long Way To Tipperary was as surprising as it is epic. The German cast speaking German was a welcome break from English speaking actors playing Germans in heavily accented voices and really gave a heightened sense of realism.
Traumatised an entire generation of children in the 80s with the death of Artax the horse in The Neverending story.
It’s a mark of great filmmaking that they’ll still wince at the memory 40 years later.
@Keniby, Same as it ever was: Oh God yes, that scene was heartbreaking but I loved the film so much and it has aged incredibly well
No chance for a Das Reboot then? :(
@Rui Firmino: nicht möglich. Er ist tot.
@Garreth Byrne: Schade :(
Some of the best acting I’ve seen in any movie.
Does anyone remember his 1985 film Enemy Mine? That was pretty good.
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