ROYAL
CANADIAN LEGION
BRANCH 57 Mission,
BC
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ROYAL
CANADIAN LEGION
BRANCH 57 Mission,
BC
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 Poppy
Poppies are sold to raise funds to help needy veterans, their dependents and local community groups. More than $23,000 was donated by the people of Mission and District during the 2009 Poppy Campaign. The donated money less expenses is returned to community organizations such as:
The history of the poppy and its significance can be found at the Royal Canadian Legion web site www.legion.ca More than 15 million poppies, 68,000 wreaths, crosses and sprays are distributed across Canada and overseas each year.
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