Cancer Navigators will hold its annual Daisy Drop on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m., giving the community a chance to honor loved ones affected by cancer during a special afternoon in downtown Rome.

Participants will gather at the Courtyard by Marriott before walking to the Chief John Ross Pedestrian Bridge, led by cancer fighter Brad Robinson. Along the way, Cancer Navigators staff will hand out complimentary daisies for attendees to drop into the river in tribute to those touched by cancer.

Organizers say the Daisy Drop and reception are free and open to the community, and the event will take place rain or shine.

“The Daisy Drop started over a decade ago and has become a Cancer Navigators tradition and an important way for us to honor our patients and all who have been impacted by cancer,” said Jonna Duke, Cancer Navigators Office and Outreach Coordinator. “We are grateful for our sponsors who enable us to continue to host this special event.”

This year’s Daisy Drop sponsors include Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic, Addis Family Farm, Hardy Realty, MSP Attorneys, First National Community Bank, Jim’s Tire & Service Center, Mel & Mimi, Metra Profile, Mount Vernon Mills, Purple Tiger Energy, Summerville Pentecostal Worship Center, The UPS Store, Try-Con Tufters, Van Dyke Wholesale Florist, and Vitality Labs.

Established in 2006, Cancer Navigators serves people in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama who are affected by cancer. The organization helps individuals and families better understand diagnoses and care while connecting them with free support services, including counseling, nutrition assistance, transportation help, medical supplies, wigs, hats, scarves, stress management, and caregiver support.

For more information about the Daisy Drop or Cancer Navigators, call (706) 509-5040 or email jduke@cancernavigatorsga.org.