VOLUNTEERS have been urged to come forward to help a cancer charity hand out its iconic daffodil pins to the community.

Residents would need to give just two hours of their time to hand out daffodils in return for donations.

Marie Curie said it hopes to get more people than ever wearing the daffodil pin this March during its annual fundraiser the 'Great Daffodil Appeal.'

The charity said that the appeal is urgently needed as one in four people currently don’t receive the care and support they need at the end of their life.

An ageing population also means that demand on the charity's services is set to increase.

Marie Curie community fundraiser for Lancashire, Danielle Richards said: “Volunteering to collect donations in return for daffodil pins is a fun and easy way to get involved in the local community.

"You can collect with a friend or partner and know that you are helping Marie Curie be there when we are needed most.

"Just two hours of collecting makes a real difference to the lives of people living with terminal illnesses."

For more information on the appeal and how to volunteer, people can visit the website www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil or contact Danielle Richards on 01254 855044/ danielle.richards@mariecurie.org.uk