Dedicate a Daisy

Dedicate a daisy

Every daisy tells a story of love, remembrance and compassion. By dedicating a beautiful handcrafted metal daisy in memory of someone special, you’ll be helping Saint Michael’s Hospice to continue providing expert care and support to local people and families when they need it most.

Daisies to bloom in your garden

This summer, hundreds of handcrafted metal daisies came together in the gardens of Saint Michael’s Hospice, creating a beautiful installation filled with love, memories and personal stories.

Although our special Daisy installation has now taken place, you can still dedicate a daisy in memory of someone you love.

Your daisy can be personalised with their name and a special message, creating a lasting keepsake for you or your family. Every dedication will also help Saint Michael’s Hospice provide expert care, comfort and support to local people living with terminal illness and bereavement.

Dedicate a daisy today

Hear from Lottie McGuinness, who's dedicating a daisy in memory of her Grandpa

“Dedicating a daisy feels special to me because it’s lovely and honourable to dedicate it to my Grandpa, who was cared for at the hospice before his passing. I think doing this can reignite memories of loved ones who are no longer around, and I feel that is something very special.

“Saint Michael’s Hospice created a safe and comforting space for my Grandpa in one of their peaceful rooms, with wonderful staff around all the time to care for his needs and make sure he was comfortable.

“The hospice made such a difference to our family. Whether it was showing myself and my brothers to the relatives’ room, handing out drinks, including gin and tonics from the drinks trolley, or helping with some of the harder conversations and questions we were facing, the hospice staff were always there for our family.”

Your daisy makes a difference

Your daisy is more than a tribute, it's a way of honouring someone you love and miss everyday. By choosing to dedicate a daisy, you're also helping Saint Michael's provide vital end-of-life care, comfort, and support to people living with a terminal illness across the Harrogate district. Each daisy could provide an hour of specialist nursing care to help people in need.

Dedicate a daisy today in honour of someone you love

With thanks to our sponsor,

Dishforth Nursery Gardens

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the handmade daisy?

Our daisies have been especially designed for Saint Michael’s for this campaign, made by hand using recycled metals, making each one unique. Our daises are durable, weather resistant, and approximate dimensions are H44cm x W10cm.

Why a daisy for Saint Michael’s?

The daisy symbol is rooted in the history of Saint Michael’s, being inspired by the associated flower, the Michaelmas daisy. The design was the winning entry in a small competition held in 1985 and whilst the logo has changed a little over the years, it is still recognisably synonymous with Saint Michael’s.

When is the installation available to visit?

Our 1,500 daisies stood in the grounds of Crimple House on the 18th and 19th July for the ‘Pick your daisy weekend’. The installation continues to be available to visit and you’re welcome to drop by to see it.

How do I get my daisy?

You are welcome to come along to our open weekend on the 18th and 19th of July to pick your daisy and take it home to cherish. If you can’t attend the event, don’t worry, you can collect your daisy from Reception after this weekend, or we can arrange an alternative way to get your dedicated daisy to you if you can’t collect before mid-August.

Can I dedicate more than one daisy?

Yes, you can dedicate as many daisies as you wish, and every £25 will make a difference to our work. To dedicate multiple daisies, please fill in a separate form for each to allow us to keep track of each dedication as we have a limited number available.

Can I change the name on my dedication?

Yes, your dedication name will be on a tag rather than engraved so you can absolutely change the name whenever you wish. At our event on the 18th and 19th of July, you will be given a tag to write a special message that will hang from your daisy or if you chose to collect after the event, we will include a tag along with your daisy too.

How do I add Gift Aid to my daisy?

We unfortunately can’t accept Gift Aid on your daisy but your £25 is still hugely valuable to us at Saint Michael’s and equates to over one hour of nursing care for local people and their families.

Who do I contact with questions?

You can contact our Supporter Care Team on 01423 878628 with any questions or to purchase a Daisy.

Can I display my daisy outdoors?

Yes. Your handcrafted metal daisy is suitable for displaying outdoors and is designed to be enjoyed in your garden or another outdoor space.

As with all metal exposed to the elements, your daisy may naturally weather over time. To help protect its finish and keep it looking its best, we recommend applying a coat of clear yacht varnish or clear lacquer once a year.

Please note that these daisies are decorative keepsakes and are not toys. They may have sharp edges, so should be handled with care and kept out of reach of young children.