Volunteers help prepare for annual Presbyterian Hospital ‘Daffodil Days’ fundraiser
By Amari Saxton
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOAT) — Today, the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation gave KOAT a behind the scenes in preparation for their annual Daffodil Days fundraiser.
Volunteers, including KOAT’s Royale Da, created stunning bouquets for the annual fundraiser in support of the Robert Wertheim Hospice House.
The organization provides a home away from home for New Mexico residents needing end-of-life care. Friday’s fundraiser is set to bring together more than 200 volunteers and to prepare and sell 90,000 daffodils at pop-up shops at locations like Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“We’re always looking for more volunteers. It’s great to bring the community together. Every year, we’re open to having as many volunteers as we can get our hands on. It feels good to help others and to know exactly what 100 percent of the efforts and money is coming and where it’s going to.”
The foundation says last year it brought in a little over $251,000, raising over $4 million for the facility since the fundraiser began.
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