Logan Farrar is plunging himself into cold water five times for the Daffodil Day Dip, raising much-needed funds for cancer research.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
One in two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by age 85 — that’s the statistic that inspired 13-year-old Logan Farrar to fundraise this Daffodil Day.
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The community-minded Echuca local wanted to find a way to help, and decided to take to the water for a good cause.
When the teen first asked his mother, Lisa Baker, if he could do ‘Daffodil Day Dip’, she thought the alliterated event must have been a school project.
She quickly discovered that her son was talking about Cancer Council’s cold water cancer research fundraiser and signed him up that night.
“He’s always thinking of others and looking to do his part,” Ms Baker said.
“He’s very involved in the community, so it didn’t surprise me, but I was really proud that he went out and (found) this himself.”
A plunge in the backyard pool doesn’t sound too crazy, but in the brisk August weather, the one at Logan’s house is down to 12°C, making any time in the water a seriously chilly prospect.
That hasn’t stopped Logan, and with one of his five dips complete, he has already raised more than $150, enough to help equip three researchers with lab equipment to help them conduct cancer research.
“The first plunge was pretty cold,” Logan said.
“But it feels good (to know I’ve made an impact).”
Lisa Baker says most of the people who have supported Logan are strangers to him, highlighting the impact events such as the Daffodil Day Dip can have.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Ms Baker said initiatives such as the Daffodil Day Dip were critical for spreading awareness and making people realise they could help.
“Cancer can impact a lot of people’s lives,” she said.
“I think that making people aware and little bits of money, like what Logan has (fundraised), can help.
“He’s already helped three people with research, so hopefully we can raise some more money and get some more things happening.”
Elsewhere in Echuca, another Daffodil Day fundraiser is set to bring pops of yellow to the town, as Echuca Regional Health also looks to raise funds for cancer research.
Judy Clarke and Pam Fraser sell Sophie and her grandmother Roz Cain a bunch of flowers at last year’s ERH Daffodil Day stall.
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McPherson Media Group
On Thursday, August 20, from 10am to 2pm, ERH is selling knitted daffodil pins, hair ties, hair clips and scrunchies, as well as bunches of the flowers, in the hospital’s foyer.
All money raised will be donated to Cancer Council Victoria, and both the hospital and Logan are asking people to support the cause in whatever way they can.
“It could be you,” Logan said.
“I’m trying to get as much money as possible donated.
“(If you’re thinking about getting involved), just do it!”
Donations for Logan’s Daffodil Day Dip can still be made, and those interested can visit tinyurl.com/5n8vzr9x to find out more or make a contribution.
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