The Lung Association's Tulip Day celebrates the breath of spring
TORONTO, March 4, 2012 /CNW/ - With more than 2.4 million people in Ontario living with a serious lung disease including: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer, The Lung Association is hoping to raise awareness and funds through its annual Tulip Day campaign to support lung health
The tulip was selected as The Lung Association's signature flower because of its low fragrance, a better choice for people with breathing problems or allergies. From March 7 - 9, Lung Association volunteers will be set up in Toronto's downtown core where passersby are encouraged to buy a pot of tulips for $9 or a bunch of cut tulips for $7 to brighten their home or office.
Top tips for tulip care
Here are just a few suggestions at getting the most bloom for your buck when purchasing or receiving cut tulips:
- Remove any foliage (leaves) from the part of the stem that will be under water in the vase.
- Cut off white portion of the stem, this helps for better water intake.
- Change water frequently. The key to a long lasting cut tulip is clean fresh water and lots of it.
- Re-cut stems every four to five days by removing one inch. This will help to encourage water intake.
- The cooler the room the longer your blooms will last.
- Check water in the vase frequently.
Remember, tulips will always grow towards the light, potted or cut.
Potted tulips
- In your home, place tulips in bright indirect light. Keep your potted tulip away from any heat sources such as heating vents or electronics.
- Place on a saucer - you don't want the water seeping onto your furniture.
- Keep moist but not too wet. Every other day watering is fine.
- Fertilizing is not needed.
- If you want to slow down the flowering period, place in a cool room. If you need your tulip to last for a specific occasion reducing the heat and light will allow you to time it perfectly.
- Potted tulips are recyclable. Just hold onto the finished tulips until planting time in spring, remove the whole bunch - soil and all - from the pot and plant in the ground at the same level as the soil in the pot.
The Lung Association's annual Tulip Day is held in communities across the province including the Greater Toronto Area. Organizers hope to raise more than $200,000 from this year's campaign and thank Toronto's business community for its support with on-site sales.
| Wednesday March 7 | Ontario Power Generation(College and University) |
| Michener Institute | |
| Manulife Building on Bloor | |
| Manulife @ 2 Queen East | |
| Thursday March 8 | Brookfield Place (Concourse) |
| TD Centre (Concourse) Exchange Tower (Concourse) |
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| Atrium on Bay (Concourse) | |
| Royal Bank Plaza (Concourse) | |
| Friday March 9 | First Canadian Place (Concourse) |
| Atrium on Bay (Concourse) | |
| Royal Bank Plaza (Concourse) | |
| Union Station |
Around the province, Tulip Day will be held in Belleville, Brantford, Elliott Lake, Hamilton, Kingston, London, Mississauga, Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie and Windsor. Local enquires can be made through the Ontario Lung Association's toll free Helpline at 1-888-344-LUNG (5864) or www.tulipday.ca
About the Ontario Lung Association
The Lung Association is a registered charity that provides information and funding for research to improve lung health. We focus on the prevention and control of asthma, chronic lung disease, tobacco control as well as healthy air and the effects of pollution on lung health. For information on lung health, call 1-888-344-LUNG (5864) or visit www.on.lung.ca. You can also follow the Ontario Lung Association on Twitter @OntarioLung and Facebook.
When you can't breathe, nothing else matters.™
Karen Petcoff
Marketing Communications
Ontario Lung Association
416-864-9911 ext. 283
416-275-6844
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