MEMORIES of loved ones who lost their lives to cancer will blossom in a "field of hope".
Grimsby and Cleethorpes' Marie Curie fundraising group has teamed up with the Grimsby Institute to offer families a unique way to support the charity.
The institute has donated a plot of land in front of its premises which will be used to plant daffodil bulbs – the flower the charity has adopted as its symbol.
The aim is that people donate a minimum of £5 towards the cause in exchange for a handful of bulbs.
In addition, a plaque will also stand amongst the flowers, which will have the names of the loved ones represented by each daffodil written on it.
Ann Walker, North East Lincolnshire volunteer and community ambassador for Marie Curie, said: "As a group we came up with the name 'field of hope' for the land used.
"It is a great opportunity for people to have a life-long memory of their loved one.
"Daffodils bloom each spring so this is something people can cherish forever."
The charity hopes planting will start in August and will be done by students at Grimsby Institute.
Julie Saunders, a volunteer for the local Marie Curie group, said: "We are very grateful to the Institute. I approached them to ask about this and they were more than happy to offer their land.
"Where the daffodils will blossom is a very prominent place, so lots of people driving into town will see them.
"We are looking for any businesses or individuals to donate bulbs to us to plant in the field of hope.
"This is just another way for people to recognise the valuable work and continuous efforts of this charity."
Anyone interested in buying bulbs, can call Ann on 07889 319937
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