Canberrans are invited to 'brave the cold for a cause' at Cancer Council ACT’s Daffodil Day community dip on Wednesday 19 August, with ACT Brumbies players among those taking part. The dip will be held from 6:30am at the Red Shed, Lake Burley Griffin, as part of this year’s Daffodil Day celebrations.
The Daffodil Dip is one of the many ways locals can get involved in Daffodil Day 2026 which this year celebrates 40 years of growing hope.
Cancer Council ACT CEO, Verity Hawkins, said:
''Every participant plays an important part in helping us create a future free from cancer
Whether you're taking the plunge, making a donation or cheering from the sidelines, every person who gets involved is helping fund local life-saving cancer research. Together, we're growing hope for the future."
The Daffodil Day community dip is open to all ages, with participants encouraged to invite friends, family and colleagues to join them for a memorable morning dip supporting an important cause.
However, if a cold plunge isn't your style, there are plenty of other ways to get involved:
- Host a morning tea
- Organise a workplace fundraiser
- Buy a bunch of daffodils
- Make a donation - every dollar raised helps make a difference
Be a part of Daffodil Day 2026 and help raise vital funds for cancer research, prevention and support services that benefit people across the ACT. The official day is Thursday, 20 August but you can get involved and help support this special day any time throughout August.
To register and fundraise for the dip, register as a fundraiser here and book your tickets here.
To find out more about Daffodil Day, please visit daffodilday.com.au.
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