Prince George, B.C. – The Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy campaign officially starts, today.

 

The Poppy has been the Symbol of Remembrance since 1921. It is the visual promise that those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in war and military support operations, will not be forgotten.

 

More than 18 million Poppies have been distributed to Legion Branches across the country for this year’s campaign.

 

The sale of Poppies ( by donation)   raises funds for a variety of programs operated by the Royal Canadian Legion for veterans including those who are currently serving Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members and their families.

 

"Last year, through the generosity of Canadians and the Legion’s Poppy Campaign, more than $14 million dollars were provided for Veterans and their families in need," says Gordon Moore, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion. "This generosity has helped pay for special equipment such as wheelchairs, home improvements to accommodate injured Veterans, and school bursaries for children of Veterans," said Moore. "We hope that last year’s generosity will be matched, if not exceeded again this year," adds Moore.