Penarth's Assembly Member, Vaughan Gething, has pledged to encourage constituents to donate and wear their iconic Marie Curie daffodil throughout February and March to help the charity's Nurses provide care and support to people living with a terminal illness.

Vaughan Gething AM joined forces with Marie Curie Chief Executive Matthew Reed alongside Marie Curie Nurses at an event at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay on Wednesday 5th February to help launch the Great Daffodil Appeal, Marie Curie's biggest annual fundraising campaign.

Vaughan said: "Funds raised through the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal help provide care and support to people at a time when they need it the most, be that through a Marie Curie Nurse at home or in a hospice, or by speaking to the charity's Information and Support line.

''I hope the people of Wales will join me in supporting people affected by terminal illness across the country by proudly wearing their Marie Curie daffodil throughout February and March."

Simon Jones, Director of Policy and Public Affairs for Marie Curie, added: "To have the support of Vaughan makes a huge difference to Marie Curie. With their help, we are able to raise awareness about what we do and reach more people who need us.

"Our services rely on charitable donations, so I'd like to express a heartfelt thank you to everyone who gives a donation and wears a daffodil pin this February and March.

''The money raised from the Great Daffodil Appeal will help Marie Curie Nurses provide care and support to people living with a terminal illness, and their loved ones, in homes across Wales, as well as in the charity's Cardiff & the Vale Hospice in Penarth."

The Great Daffodil Appeal is now in its 34th year.