Daffodils donated to Albany Med cancer patients

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The American Cancer Society delivered daffodils to cancer patients at Albany Medical Center on Thursday. Daffodils are known as the first flower of spring, and to many, they are a symbol of hope.

The delivery was through the annual Daffodil Days of the Capital Region campaign. It raised $20,000 this year and donated hundreds of daffodils to cancer patients in the Albany area.

Lizzie Hunter, the director of the American Cancer Society Albany Region, said it's a great way to bring the community together to raise funds for those with cancer.

"To be able to bring a little bit of sunshine, light to cancer patients," she said. "Daffodils are a sign of spring and happiness, so to be able to brighten up someone's day that, you know, may need it."

All money raised through Daffodil Days goes to research, services and programs for cancer patients.