Bridlington MP meets with actress Alison Steadman OBE to support Great Daffodil Appeal
Member of Parliament for Bridlington and the Wolds, Charlie Dewhirst, met with actress and Marie Curie ambassador Alison Steadman OBE at an event in Westminster, to celebrate the annual Great Daffodil Appeal.
Charlie pledged his support to the appeal and is urging local people in Bridlington and The Wolds to donate if they are able to and wear one of Marie Curie’s iconic daffodil pins.
New research published last month by Marie Curie shows that nearly one in three people are still dying without the support they need. That’s almost one person every three minutes spending their final moments with unmet needs. By donating and wearing a daffodil pin this March, people can help change that – supporting Marie Curie Nurses to provide expert end of life care when there’s no cure, whatever the illness.
The money raised also helps fund the charity’s free support line and webchat, available to anyone living with a terminal illness and to those close to them. It offers practical guidance and emotional support on any aspect of dying, death and bereavement, ensuring no one must face these moments alone.
Charlie Dewhirst MP said: “There’s only one chance to give someone the best possible end of life which is why the Great Daffodil Appeal is so important. That’s why I’m proud to be supporting Marie Curie and their mission to ensure that everyone at end of life can get the care and support they need, when and where they need it most.
Charlie added: “I’m urging people across East Yorkshire to show their support for the Great Daffodil Appeal in any way they can. Every donation is a chance to ensure that more people receive expert care and support at the end of life.”
Alison Steadman OBE, who is a celebrity ambassador for the charity, added: “As someone who’s supported Marie Curie for many years, I’ve seen for myself the incredible difference they make to people and their families at the end of life. They cared for my mother, and I will never forget the kindness, comfort and dignity they gave her. It meant the world to us.
“What Marie Curie does is truly vital. Their nurses make sure people aren’t left in pain, or frightened, or alone – they bring compassion into the hardest moments.”
Visit Mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil for more information about the Great Daffodil Appeal