Calgary's Poppy Campaign Supports Veterans Ahead of Remembrance Day
The Royal Canadian Legion has made poppies and related merchandise available in stores, legions, and online, including through their Amazon store. This campaign honors Remembrance Day on November 11.
Campaign Details and Purpose
For the second year, the Legion's Amazon store sells items such as lapel pins, magnets, and poppy flowers. According to the Legion's news release on Friday:
“The Poppy Campaign is the legion’s most significant fundraising effort, with 100 per cent of proceeds going directly to support Canada’s veterans and their families.”
The campaign began on Friday and will continue until Remembrance Day.
How to Participate in Alberta
- Albertans can purchase pins through the Legion’s online poppy store.
- Donations with pins are available at traditional poppy boxes located at various outlets across the province, including TD Bank locations.
Additional Information
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Author's summary: The Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign marks a significant effort to raise funds solely for veterans and their families, available through multiple channels for public support across Alberta.
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