Sport
27 December, 2025
Daffodils take dip for cancer
THE Mission Beach swimming team of Daffodil Dippers braved the chill air for a sunrise ocean dip at Wongaling Beach and raised an impressive $2688 for Cancer Council.
After having lost family and friends to cancer and knowing others living with cancer, Margaret Rapsey felt inspired to take the plunge.
“When I read about the Daffodil Dip, I thought I have never done it before, but this is something I could do to support the cause.”
Ms Rapsey first brought up the idea to participate in the event while out enjoying a morning coffee with two of her friends.
“Both friends said they were more than happy to take part and suggested I mention it at the next book club gathering. The book club ladies were very enthusiastic and it was there when I received the first of many donations,” she said.
Word soon spread and anticipation, so in the lead up preparations for the dip, there was fantastic camaraderie and a feeling of goodwill among the ladies.
A practice dip took place earlier as Liz Lang was unable to make the actual date of Daffodil Day.
Ladies bought yellow tutus to match the yellow caps which most of the ladies received at the time of registration.
The group attracted curious onlookers who wondered what these 15 ladies in yellow caps and tutus were doing on the beach.
Almost one-in-two Australians receive a cancer diagnosis by the age of 85 and the annual Dip for Daffodil raises vital funds, awareness and support for Cancer Council.
Across Australia, Daffodil Day Dippers raised an incredible $2,216,203.
Ms Rapsey especially wanted to thank to all the dippers, supporters and photographers.
“Next year, I hope to see you all again, same time and the same place, hopefully with more friends and supporters, as everyone is welcome,” she said.