Legion says Poppy Campaign totals up from last year
MEDICINE HAT, AB —The local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion says they have already seen a significant increase in support with this year’s Poppy Campaign.
The Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17, the Legion branch representing Medicine Hat, says at the end of the campaign, which ended on Remembrance Day, has raised approximately $63,000 following expenses, with money still coming in.
“That’s $63,000 that we can use to benefit the veterans in our area,“said Sheila Donner, Poppy Campaign chair, adding it’s approximately $10,000 more than last year.