ACS PLANS DAFFODIL DAYS

Jackson will get its first touch of spring March 19-22 when the Jackson chapter of the American Cancer Society sponsors its first annual Daffodil Days Celebration.

Local volunteers will be bringing this first spring flower to Jackson residents to raise funds for cancer research, education and patient service programs.

According to Carolyn Pickens, Daffodil Days volunteer, thousands of daffodils from Washington will be shipped to Jackson for the celebration.

"The daffodil, as the first flower of spring, was chosen because it symbolizes hope and renewed life," said Pickens.

The flowers will also be sold at various locations throughout the city during Daffodil Days. The donation for a single flower will be 50 cents. Bouquets of 10 will be available for $5.

For more information on advance or direct sales or to become involved, contact the American Cancer Society at 334-9197.