The Cancer Society needs your support this Daffodil Day to help beat cancer in New Zealand.

On Friday, August 31 more than 12,000 volunteers will take to the streets around the country as part of the Cancer Society's largest annual fundraiser.

Every dollar dropped into collection buckets or donated online will be spent on supporting New Zealanders with all types of cancer and helping prevent future cancers through education, advocacy and vital research.

'Come rain or shine, we have more than 1400 volunteers who are committed to helping at more than 250 collection sites across our region on Daffodil Day. Many of them have their own personal story and wear their daffodil not only as a symbol of hope, but to remember loved ones they have lost to cancer,” says Catriona Findlay, fundraising manager for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society.

Catriona says money raised from Daffodil Day helps the society to provide supportive care services for people with cancer, as well as their families, carers and friends.

The Cancer Society is a non-profit organisation which relies on fundraising, donations and sponsorship to provide its free services and programmes.

'From providing practical and emotional support to helping Kiwis reduce their risk, every dollar goes a long way to make a difference in our communities,” says Catriona.

People can donate to street collectors on Friday, August 31, at any ANZ branch or online at: daffodilday.org.nz