Clare man and lymphoma cancer survivor, Michael Doab from Ennis, is calling on his local community to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which takes place on Friday, 20th March.
Daffodil Day fundraiser Michael Doab was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2014, his treatment included surgery and chemotherapy.
Reflecting on his cancer experience, Michael said: “Cancer wasn’t always the easiest journey, but thankfully I have since been given the all clear and am doing well. After my diagnosis and everything I went through, I decided I wanted to give back and get involved in fundraising locally for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day. It’s only one day out of the whole year but it means so much to so many. It’s a day of many emotions, both joy and loss, but it’s also bright and colourful and signals the start of spring, and the hope that this brings.
“Every euro raised on Daffodil Day is crucial and makes a real lasting difference, fueling life-changing cancer research and vital support services. I would encourage everyone to please get out there on Daffodil Day, March 20th, and show your support for those affected by cancer in your local community.”
The Irish Cancer Society is there to ensure that every person affected by cancer has a place to turn to, the support they need and the hope that there will come a day when no one in Ireland dies from cancer.
Thanks to the amazing generosity of the public the Irish Cancer Society invests in ground-breaking cancer research and delivers crucial free support services for people affected by cancer, throughout Clare.
In 2025, your generous support provided:
Over 515 free lifts to bring Clare-based cancer patients to their treatment
65 free counselling sessions for people living in Clare
Over 180 nights of free Night Nursing care to allow cancer patients in Clare to die at home surrounded by loved ones
Our Cancer Nurses had over 295 conversations with people from Clare on our Support Line and in our Daffodil Centres
Irish Cancer Society CEO Nikki Gallagher said: “Cancer doesn’t wait — and neither can we. This year, thousands of people in Ireland will hear the words, ‘You have cancer’. Behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, a future suddenly filled with uncertainty. But this Daffodil Day, there is also determination, compassion and groundbreaking research driving real progress.
“Daffodil Day 2026 is about turning solidarity into action. The funds raised don’t just support vital, life-changing cancer research — they provide immediate, practical help for people facing cancer right now. From free counselling and transport to treatment, to Night Nursing care that allows someone to spend precious time at home, your support makes an extraordinary difference.
“Communities across Clare and throughout Ireland will once again come together to paint the country yellow — standing shoulder to shoulder with patients and their families. But we need this to be our biggest Daffodil Day yet. When you donate or get involved, you’re not just giving money — you’re giving comfort, hope and time. Together, we can ensure that no one in Ireland faces cancer alone.”
Where your donations go:
€30 can help provide transport for a patient to and from their chemotherapy treatment using the Irish Cancer Society’s Transport Service.
€50 can help provide vital clinical equipment for an Irish Cancer Society Night Nurse.
€60 will cover the cost of a counselling session to help a person cope with a cancer diagnosis in their life.
€65 will help pay for the cost of one hour of Night Nursing, providingend of lifecare to a patient in their own home.
€505 will help cover the cost of one night of Night Nursing, providingend-of-lifecare to a patient in their own home.
For more information about Daffodil Day visit https://www.cancer.ie/daffodilday
For more information the range of services and supports delivered by the Irish Cancer Society in Clare, see infographic attached.