Hope. Over the past few months, our nation has breathed new meaning into the word "hope." Hope comes in the form of rescue workers, volunteers, friends and neighbors. Hope also comes in the form of daffodils.

Daffodils, the first flower of spring and the symbol of hope to cancer survivors and their families, will arrive in Jersey Shore communities this March to bring smiles to cancer patients and help support American Cancer Society’s cancer research, prevention programs and services for survivors and their families.

In one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest community events, hundreds of volunteers will mobilize to take orders and deliver the spring flower of hope during the week of March 18 in support of the society’s programs in our communities. Every dollar raised goes toward fighting cancer in Monmouth and Ocean counties, and every bunch we sell brings us one step closer to a cure.

For more information, call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345. Your support can and will make a difference.

Frank Mascia

American Cancer Society

Regional Executive

Jersey Shore Region

Shrewsbury