Held on August 23, this year marks the 33^rd year running as the Cancer Council aim to raise more than $4 million for cancer research.

Cancer is a global issue and the Riverina continues to feel its effect with the Cancer Institute NSW's latest report showing 1,650 new diagnoses in 2015 across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, and 582 people dying from cancer that same year.

Linda Hoey, Volunteering and Partnerships Coordinator for Cancer Council's Western communities, said that funds raised through the Daffodil Day Appeal will have the potential to find the next breakthrough in cancer treatment or detection.

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"Despite advances made in research and improving survival rates for many cancers, we know that 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed by the age of 85," she said.

"By supporting the Daffodil Day Appeal, you will help us invest in cutting-edge, life-saving research to give Australians hope for a cancer free future."

This year in Wagga, people will be able to donate via contactless devices at each promotion site, as well as purchasing fresh daffodils and pins only after previous years' merchandise runs out.

As MLHD has a higher than average incidence ratio of cancer diagnoses compared to the state as a whole, residents are urged to dig deep and donate at the following locations across Wagga:

Last year, Cancer Council NSW contributed $18.7 million towards cancer research, across 292 researchers, 72 projects and 18 institutions.

"We want to encourage everyone to get involved in the Daffodil Day Appeal, with the knowledge that your involvement will help create a world without cancer," Ms Hoey said.