American Cancer Society is preparing for spring with the return of Daffodil Days

The American Cancer Society is once again ready to say goodbye to winter with the return of the annual Daffodil Days. This colorful first flower of spring represents a campaign that brings hope to cancer patients, their caregivers and families, while providing much-needed funding to support the groundbreaking research, programs and services of the American Cancer Society.

For many years, individuals, small businesses and large corporations have supported the campaign by making donations for flowers that have been used to brighten the spirits of loved ones or as a way to say "thank you" to employees, friends and colleagues.

Daffodils can be ordered by making a donation of $10 for a regular bunch or $15 for potted mini-daffodils. Tulips can be ordered by the bunch for a $15 donation. For a $25 donation, donors can order a Gift of Hope — bunches of daffodils that the American Cancer Society delivers to patients in hospitals, treatment centers and other local facilities.

Orders are being taken now through Feb. 22. Flowers arrive the week of March 21.

For information on ordering flowers in your local community, email shawn.kosior@cancer.org or call 330-617-8482.

This article originally appeared on The Daily American: American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days returns