Why does marie curie use daffodil

It also helps fund research into possible cures through other organisations. Founded in , it has continued with its goal ever since. The charity was named after Marie Curie, a renowned Polish scientist. She experimented with newly-discovered elements to create the theory of radioactivity.

Unfortunately, over-exposure to the radioactive elements she researched meant that she developed aplastic anaemia and died in Some people choose to have daffodils at their wedding , particulary if it's a spring wedding. The more daffodils worn with pride, the more families Marie Curie can help. Marie Curie provides care and support for people living with any terminal illness including cancer, dementia and heart disease.

Our hospices offer specialist care around the clock. By donating and wearing your daffodil flower pin, you can make sure people living with a terminal illness like Sarah get expert palliative care at the end of their lives.

The staff who cared for Charlotte were like family to us. Every time you stepped through that door there were smiles and hugs — even from the fellas. There are many reasons why people choose to wear their daffodil.

Many people wear the pins to celebrate the work of Marie Curie Nurses. Other people may wear their daffodil in memory of a loved one, or because their family received support from Marie Curie. Everyone who wears a pin is making sure the charity can care for more people living with a terminal illness.

The daffodil was adopted by Marie Curie in and is now at the heart of one of its most successful fundraisers, the annual Great Daffodil Appeal. Funds raised from people wearing the yellow flower pin provide care for people living with a terminal illness but its not just supporters who wear their daffodil pins with pride. Single Monthly. Will you help us? Our partners. Pick up your daffodil pin from our online shop You can get your daffodil pin to show your support for Marie Curie and the Great Daffodil Appeal - simply head over to the Marie Curie online shop and get your pin today.

Find your daffodil pin in one of our partner stores.