Pennywell Farm baby goat named in honour of Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal
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A new arrival at a much-loved Devon attraction has been given a daffodil-themed name to mark a leading end of life charity's biggest annual fundraiser, taking place throughout March.
Pennywell Farm in Devon marked Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal this week when the charity's nurses, volunteers and fundraisers visited to meet a two week-old Pygmy goat who has since been named Daphne.
The name was chosen by Marie Curie supporters on the charity's Instagram channel from a selection of four – with just one vote between first and second place.
The other names were Daffodil, Daffy and Marie.
Family-owned Pennywell Farm is an award-winning activity farm, packed full of animals, farm rides, shows and displays – the biggest activity farm in the South West.
Every five minutes, someone dies without the care they need. The Great Daffodil Appeal encourages everyone to wear their daffodil pins and donate to the end of life charity through the month of March to help Marie Curie bring expert end of life care to more people.
Marie Curie is dependent on public donations and last year supporters helped the charity provide direct care to almost 40,000 people across the UK via its hospices and through nursing care in people's own homes.
Money raised also funds the charity's free support line and webchat which is available to anyone with an illness they're likely to die from and those close to them. It offers practical and emotional support on everything from managing symptoms, navigating care to financial information, including how to get help with energy bills, and bereavement support.
There's only one chance to give someone the best possible end of life, which is why Marie Curie is calling on the residents of Devon to support its Great Daffodil Appeal this March by giving up a few hours to distribute the charity's iconic daffodil pins in exchange for a donation.
Collections are ongoing until the end of the month and into April in spots including Tavistock, Ivybridge and Torquay.
Mandy Fosbrooke, Marie Curie Community Fundraiser for Devon, said: "We believe everyone deserves the best possible end of life care. The Great Daffodil Appeal, now in its 39th year, is an easy and fun way to join in and give back to our local community here in Devon whilst also helping us continue to bring vital hospice care to more people.
"We're delighted that Pennywell has supported us today with the naming of one of their newborns to help us spread the word.
"So why not be part of something amazing and volunteer to collect for the Great Daffodil Appeal this March. By giving up your time you'll be helping Marie Curie continue to provide expert end of life care and support for people with any illness they are likely to die from."
Marie Curie Clinical Nurse Manager, Jenny Evans was joined by daughter Hope, who would like to follow in her mum's footsteps. She said: "We're so grateful to all volunteers who give their time to the Great Daffodil Appeal. Their support means we're able to provide expert care to people who are going through some of the toughest times, and help a dying person to have the best possible end of life.
"Thank you to everyone who supports the Great Daffodil Appeal, which helps us continue to do the job we love."
To find out more about how you can help give people the expert care they need this March visit: Mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil or contact your local Community Fundraiser, Mandy Fosbrooke on amanda.fosbrooke@mariecurie.org.uk
To support the Great Daffodil Appeal in 2025 you can also pick up an iconic daffodil pin in Morrisons, Superdrug, Savers and SPAR stores this February and March. For more information or to donate go to Mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil
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Notes to editor
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Please note, Marie Curie is not a cancer charity but the UK's leading 'end of life charity'. We care for people with any illness they are likely to die from including Alzheimer's (and other forms of dementia), heart, liver, kidney and lung disease, motor neurone disease, Parkinson's, and advanced cancer.
About the Great Daffodil Appeal
The Great Daffodil Appeal encourages people to donate and wear a daffodil to support the charity so they can help people with any terminal illness and their families. Right now, 1 in 4 people don't get the care they need at the end of life. With your support, we can help ensure everyone gets the end of life care and support they need. For information and to donate, visit: Mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil
About Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end of life charity.
The charity provides expert end of life care for people with any illness they are likely to die from, and support for their family and friends, in our hospices and where they live. It is the largest charity funder of palliative and end of life care research in the UK, and campaigns to ensure everyone has a good end of life experience. Whatever the illness, we're with you to the end.
If you're living with a terminal illness or have been affected by dying, death and bereavement, Marie Curie can help. Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk or call the free Marie Curie Support Line on 0800 090 2309.
Whatever the illness, wherever you are, Marie Curie is with you to the end.