Andrew Western, the MP for Stretford and Urmston, celebrated Marie Curie’s 38^th Great Daffodil Appeal in Westminster today.

Every March, the Great Daffodil Appeal encourages people to donate and wear a daffodil pin to raise money to help Marie Curie continue its vital work giving end of life care. Currently, one in four people don’t get the care and support they need at the end of life.

Meeting with Marie Curie Healthcare Assistant Cherry Rowland, Andrew Western pledged his support to the appeal and he is urging local people in Stretford and Urmston to donate and wear one of Marie Curie’s iconic daffodil pins.

The money raised helps Marie Curie provide expert care and support to anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from, and support those close to them, either through one of the charity’s hospices, hospice care at home services, or free Information and Support line which provides practical and emotional support on any aspect of death, dying and bereavement.

Andrew Western said: “Everyone should receive the best possible care and support at the end of their life, but sadly too many miss out. That’s why I’m proud to be supporting Marie Curie on their mission to close the gap in end of life care and make sure everyone gets the care and support they need.

“I’m urging people across Stretford and Urmston to show their support for the Great Daffodil Appeal in any way they can. Each and every donation means that when the time comes, Marie Curie can be there for people and those close to them at the time they need it the most.”

Last year, Marie Curie provided direct expert end of life care and support to more than 44,200 people across the UK. By 2028, the charity aims to grow that number to 100,000.