Volunteers across the country are ramping up for The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2023 National Poppy Campaign, set for launch this Friday, October 27.
“The National Poppy Campaign is instrumental to our work,” says Bruce Julian, Dominion President. “Funds raised allow us to support our Veterans, their families, and communities. Our focus on Remembrance during this time is also an important part of our mission to never forget Canada’s fallen.”
Traditional Poppy boxes will be available at thousands of locations across the country for cash donations and lapel Poppy distribution. The Legion’s modern “Pay Tribute” tap to donate electronic boxes will once again be featured and donors will also be able to give online through the Legion’s national website.
Expect to see more biodegradable Poppies and wreaths, crafted from a variety of natural materials including paper, cotton velvet, plaster, moss, and bamboo. Permanent poppy centre pins are also available to help keep your poppy on your lapel. Visit www.poppystore.ca for more.
Close to $20 million is donated during the National Poppy Campaign each year. These funds go directly into the Legion’s work to assist Canada’s Veterans and their families and help foster Remembrance of our fallen.
