Poppy campaign launches in Alberta on Oct. 25 [Video]

The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign is launching Oct. 25, aiming to raise money to support Canada’s veterans and their families.

“When Canadians donate and wear a poppy, they help us change veterans’ lives,” said Tammy Wheeler, executive director, the Royal Canadian Legion, Alberta-NWT Command.

“From meeting basic needs to accessing benefits, providing mental and physical health supports, to funding world-leading research on PTSD.”

Starting Friday, poppy boxes will be available at thousands of locations across Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

Donations can also be made online.

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The legion encourages everyone to wear a poppy from the last Friday in October to Remembrance Day.

“We are the people behind the poppy and our mission is to support veterans across a wide range of services such as; assist in the transition to civilian life, support veterans’ dependents and families, promote remembrance, and serve and support …