Daffodil Days 2010

In 2009, 130 UPMC/Pitt employees helped coordinate daffodil orders in their departments. As a result, nearly $47,000 was raised and was the largest amount given by an organization that participated in the ACS Greater Pittsburgh Unit’s fundraiser!

The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) / UPMC Cancer Centers Volunteer & Community Services is once again coordinating the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days sales for UPMC and Pitt staff in Allegheny County. Please read below for details on the products available, order instructions and delivery information.

2010 Daffodil Days Products

• A Bunch of 10 daffodils is $10.00.
• Mini-Potted Daffodils are $12. Each 4 inch, foil-wrapped pot includes 3-4 bulbs in dirt.
• Collectible Vase and a Bunch is $15.00. The aqua-colored vase measures 7 inches tall with a 3 inch opening. Vases are not sold separately.
• Plush Boyd’s™ Bear and a Bunch is $25.00. The bear, named Birthdays R. Hope, sits 10 inches tall. Bears are not sold separately.
• Gift of Hope is $10. This is an anonymous donation of a bunch of daffodils to patients in hospitals, treatment centers, and other facilities in our local community. You will not receive this item and specific delivery requests are not accepted. Last year, UPMC facilities received nearly 2,400 Gift of Hope bunches for patients.
• Project CARE is $25. This is an anonymous donation of the Boyd’s Bear, Birthdays R. Hope, to patients at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. You will not receive this item and specific delivery requests are not accepted.

Order Information

All orders and payments must be received by Monday, February 15, 2010. The products will be delivered on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 or Wednesday, March 17, 2010 depending on your location. Follow these steps to place an order:

1. Review the list of coordinators below to find your location. Place your individual or department order through the contact person listed. If no one is assigned to your location, follow steps 2 through 5.
2. If you are placing an individual order or collecting orders for a department, use the Coordinator Tally Sheet (PDF) to record your orders and payments. Please encourage everyone to pay by check (payable to the American Cancer Society). Cash is also accepted.
3. Double check the number of items ordered and the payment totals to make sure your totals are accurate.
4. Keep the Coordinator Tally Sheet (PDF) for your records.
5. Complete and return the UPMC Order Form (PDF) with your payments by February 15, 2010. Mail or drop off to:
   
   Volunteer & Community Services
   Hillman Cancer Center
   5115 Centre Avenue, Ground Fl., AG40.3
   Pittsburgh, PA 15232
   
   OR
   
   Drop off the UPMC Order Form (PDF) with your payments on Friday, February 12, 2010 between 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the entrance of the UPMC Presbyterian cafeteria, 11th floor.

Contact Information

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh staff:
Contact Kevin Urda at 412-692-6510

Churchill staff:
Contact Rose Needham at 412-473-6721

Hillman Cancer Center staff, UPMC Cancer Pavilion staff:
Contact Lisa Huntley at 412-623-4636

Magee-Womens Hospital staff:
Contact Judy Herstine at 412-641-6075

Melwood Building staff:
Contact Kay Christy at 412-802-0159

Oakland staff (including UPMC Montefiore, UPMC Presbyterian, Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical Science Tower, Biomedical Science Tower 3, Scaife Hall, Forbes Tower, Iroquois Building, Medical Arts Building):
Contact Lisa Huntley at 412-623-4636

Parkvale Building staff:
Contact Sonia Wallace at 412-246-6899

Quantum Building staff:
Contact Gina Molinero at 412-432-5016

UPCI Research Pavilion staff at Hillman Cancer Center:
Contact Gina Toy-Cuttler at 412-623-3241

UPMC Bellefield Towers staff:
Contact Jeanne Lenhart at 412-246-5434

UPMC Health Plan staff:
Contact Maris Bondi at 412-454-5289

UPMC Mercy staff:
Contact Donna Shivers at 412-232-8081

UPMC Passavant staff:
Contact Mary Glaab at 412-367-6454

UPMC Shadyside staff (including Melwood, Ross, Aiken and Hoechstetter Buildings School of Nursing, Family Health Center, and Shadyside Place):
Contact Sally Johnson at 412-623-1694

UPMC South Side staff:
Contact Lillian Momchilovich at 412-488-5680

US Steel Building staff:
Contact Janese Jones-Stewart at 412-647-8341

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic staff:
Contact Theresa Cukanow at 412-246-5202

Delivery Information

Unless a pickup location is specified for your location, orders that total $100 or more will be delivered directly to your location. FedEx Ground will deliver these orders on either Tuesday, March 16 or Wednesday, March 17. The day and time of delivery will vary and FedEx cannot confirm when a specific order will be delivered. If your total order is under $100, please call 412-623-4636 to make delivery arrangements.

Hillman Cancer Center staff, UPMC Cancer Pavilion staff: Staff will pick up their orders on Tuesday, March 16 in the Hillman Cafe, 1st floor, Hillman Cancer Center between the hours of 11am and 1pm. There will be extra daffodils for sale at this location. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Huntley at 412-623-4636.

UPMC Shadyside staff (including Melwood, Ross, Aiken and Hoechstetter Buildings School of Nursing, Family Health Center, and Shadyside Place): Order forms will be available in the Blue Box Gift Shop and the East, Posner and Medical Building Information Desks. To place orders, send completed Order Form and payment in an envelope to Sally Johnson, Volunteer Office, UPMC Shadyside, 1st floor Old School of Nursing Building by Monday, February 15. All orders may be picked up, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, at Shadyside Volunteer & Community Services Office on Tuesday, March 16. If you have any questions concerning Shadyside orders, please contact Sally at 412-623-1694.

Oakland staff (including UPMC Montefiore, UPMC Presbyterian, Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical Science Tower, Biomedical Science Tower 3, Scaife Hall, Forbes Tower, Iroquois Building, Medical Arts Building): Staff will pick up their orders at the Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical Science Tower, main lobby on Wednesday, March 17 between 10am - 2pm. There will be extra daffodils for sale at this location. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Huntley at 412-623-4636.

Questions?

For questions or more information on the Daffodil Days campaign, contact Lisa Huntley, UPCI / UPMC Cancer Centers Volunteer & Community Services at (412) 623-4636 or huntleyl@upmc.edu