Many have already bought daffodil bulbs via the new fundraising initiative to support the Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty – but now is the time to really dig in!
The Memory Meadows project will begin tomorrow, Saturday, May 10, with daffodil bulbs being put in the soil at Tutarawānanga – Yatton Park at a first community planting day from 1pm-4pm.
The Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty has teamed up with Eves Real Estate and the Tauranga City Council to create a special memory meadow for people affected by cancer and their whānau.
Launched early last month, the project has asked members of the public to buy daffodil bulbs to plant in Yatton Park, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Society Waikato/BOP.
The more bulbs that are purchased, the more the society can do for people in our community.
Bloom time
During winter months, the densely planted field of daffodils in Yatton Park will grow – so the flowers are set to bloom in time for Daffodil Day at the end of August.
“The Memory Meadow in Tauranga will be a very special destination which people can visit to remember a loved one or to honour the journey they’ve been on,” said society chief executive Helen Carter.
It’s also envisaged that the meadow will be a place to give hope to those currently on a cancer journey.
“And every donation we receive helps support the society’s work in the Tauranga area, including the support of a local navigator, access to counselling and accommodation near to Waikato Hospital for those travelling for treatment.”
With a target of planting 10,000 bulbs in Memory Meadow, people can still contribute by buying bulbs online at www.bit.ly/memorymeadowstauranga
Help plant bulbs
Or they can turn up tomorrow, Saturday, May 10, at the planting day at Yatton Park – the event will be set up at the Harrier St side of the park. Bulbs will also be available on-site for purchase.
Spokeswoman Vicki Semple said Eves is thrilled to be the principal sponsor of Memory Meadow.
“It will create a permanent space – a legacy of sorts – for people in our community who have been affected by cancer,” she said.
“I encourage others to get behind this initiative to help the Cancer Society Waikato/BOP continue to provide those crucial services, especially as cancer rates continue to rise across New Zealand.”
This initiative is supported by the Tauranga City Council, which has provided the bulbs, park space and support with the planting event. Mayor Mahé Drysdale said everyone has been impacted by cancer in some way – either directly or indirectly.
“We’re proud to be able to support this special cause – it’s a wonderful way to bring the community together in support.”
To find out more about the planting day, visit www.whatsontauranga.co.nz
To purchase bulbs online for Memory Meadow, visit www.bit.ly/memorymeadowstauranga