TERMINAL illness charity, Marie Curie has launched its annual Great Daffodil Appeal. Held every March, the appeal calls on people to donate and wear one of the charity’s daffodil pins to help fund vital care and support for people living with a terminal illness.

From March 10, Marie Curie’s daffodil pins will be available from volunteers in Trowbridge's Tesco Extra store, along with others around Wiltshire.

The money raised from the appeal will help Marie Curie be there for more people living with a terminal illness. The charity provides practical information and support, funds research and campaigns for more people to have access to high quality, personalised care wherever and whenever they need it.

Rebecca Dade, Marie Curie community fundraiser in Wiltshire said: “Chances are, we all know someone who’s been affected by a terminal illness. And it’s heartbreaking that not everyone gets the care and support they need to live their final days with dignity, in the place they want to be.

“Whatever your story, donating and wearing a daffodil pin during March unites you with millions of others to help make sure all dying people get the care and support they deserve.”

Actress Alison Steadman is supporting the campaign after Marie Curie cared for her mum. She said: “Marie Curie gives so many people comfort and help at a time in life when it can be so frightening and difficult. My mum was cared for at one of the Marie Curie Hospices and right the way through the time she was ill, they couldn’t have been more helpful, not only for her, but for me and my sisters too.

“None of us know when we, or someone we love, might need that extra support, and with more people living with a terminal illness that need caring for, Marie Curie’s support is more important than ever. I encourage everyone to wear a daffodil throughout March. Your daffodil will bring care and support to people going through one of the toughest times any of us will face.”

Daffodil pins will also be available from Marie Curie shops in Royal Wootton Basset, Swindon and Salisbury, and stores including Superdrug, Spar, Hotter Shoes and Wyevale Garden Centres.