Calgary's Poppy Campaign Supports Veterans Before Remembrance Day
Poppies and related merchandise to support veterans are available in stores, legions, and online, including through the Royal Canadian Legion's Amazon store. The Royal Canadian Legion has launched this Amazon store for the second year, offering items such as lapel pins, magnets, and poppy flowers in honour of Remembrance Day on November 11.
Campaign Details
The Poppy Campaign is the legion’s largest fundraising effort, with 100 percent of proceeds going directly to support Canadian veterans and their families. The campaign began on Friday and will continue until Remembrance Day.
- Albertans can buy pins online at the Legion’s poppy store or pick one up with a donation at traditional poppy boxes.
- Poppy boxes are located throughout the province, including at TD bank branches.
“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.”
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Author’s summary: Calgary’s poppy campaign actively raises funds for veterans through sales of poppy merchandise, with full proceeds dedicated to supporting Canadian veterans and their families.
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