Irish Cancer Society claws back 60% of Daffodil Day loss

After its annual Daffodil Day collection turned into a washout earlier this year, the Irish Cancer Society has clawed back almost two thirds of donation losses from the event.

The organisation’s 2012 annual report shows that, last year, the society’s gross income in donations on Daffodil Day fell marginally to €3.2m; expenses of €717,000 reduced the day’s net income to €2.5m.

However, this year’s Daffodil Day event, on Mar 22, was hit by stormy conditions that resulted in donations falling by 50% on 2012.