Note that our own Poppy Campaign begins with the Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by the Digital Moose Lounge and Canadian Studies at UC Berkeley event next weekend.

Learn how the Poppy Campaign is supporting Veterans’ health 

September 2023 We’re here for their wellbeing The Legion is proud to back crucial initiatives in support of Veterans’ health and wellbeing. From funding support programs to creating safe spaces where Veterans can share their experiences with one another, we work tirelessly to ensure Veterans and their families have access to the resources they need to thrive. With the Poppy Campaign fast approaching, there will be countless ways you can give back to Canada’s Veterans. Whether you volunteer, donate to the Campaign or raise awareness about Veterans’ needs, there’s something everyone can contribute this fall. How the Poppy Fund is changing lives for Veterans with PTSD Since 2015, Brenda Boomhouer’s Vet to Vet has helped dozens of Veterans annually who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder. Through weekends of camaraderie, fishing and healing, the project brings Veterans and their families together to share their experiences and discuss coping strategies with one another to help them feel less alone. Originally funded through selling cookies, Vet to Vet is now fully funded by multiple Royal Canadian Legion Branches through the Poppy Campaign. Veterans who attend have no costs associated with attending, all their meals are free, lodging is free, they are provided with all the fishing rods, tackle, hats, t‑shirts, a welcome bag of goodies, and transportation is provided to those who need it. Learn more  ‣ Volunteer with the Legion’s Poppy Campaign! The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign runs October 27 through November 11. Branches are gearing up to bring millions of Poppies to Canadians across the country. We invite and encourage all Legion members to help out with this most special time of the year. There are many ways to volunteer, from distributing Poppies in your community, to helping coordinate Remembrance Day Ceremonies, and more. Reach out to your local Legion Branch to see how you can get involved! Contact your Branch  ‣ Honour and remember Veterans through the Virtual Wall of Honour and Remembrance As a way to honour and remember relatives and friends who have served Canada, Canadians are invited to submit a photograph of a deceased Veteran to be included in the Virtual Wall of Honour and Remembrance video. Photos submitted before October 20th will be included in the montage displayed on large video screens near the National War Memorial prior to the start of the 2023 National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa. Submit photo  ‣ Sharing the love for some of our Legion volunteers We love to hear from members like you! Here are some messages we’ve received recently from members celebrating their fellow Legionnaires. “Our secretary for our branch Auclair 121 in Otterburn Park, Québec is invaluable. Debbie Hanney’s generous time contributed to our legion work is incredible. From the regular responsibilities of minute taking to her many lists for all our activities. She is the list master. Her spirits are uplifting and we always appreciate her enthusiasm. Our legion would not function like a well oiled machine it is if it wasn’t for her. Thank you Debbie for everything you do!” From all of us, thank you Debbie! “As a NEW member, I would like to give a ‘shout out’ to the wonderful staff and volunteers @ our local Branch 129 in Haliburton. Mike has been working hard to offer a variety of musical events – many genres offer a little something for any age. Great homemade food is made by Cheryl with a smile as she’s serving it up. If things get busy, Della is ready to help. Cheryl did some gardening planting this year to spruce things up outside. I know there are many volunteers who are there to give a hand when needed; I may not know your names, but THANK YOU – you are appreciated. Many hands make light work and this all goes to support our Veterans. Thank you Branch 129 and keep up the good work.” Thank you, Mike, Cheryl, Della and all the staff and volunteers at Branch 129! Do you know a Legion Branch or Volunteer that’s been making a difference in your community? Send us their story and a photo at marketing@legion.ca. Read more stories of our incredible Legion volunteers  ‣ Your membership can help you save 34,600 Legions members have saved a combined total of over 1.5 Million in savings through our MemberPerks program! Check out this latest offer, and many more! With MemberPerks®, you can shop online or in-store at local and national stores and service providers and save $1000s every year. It’s a great way to support the Legion, local businesses, and your wallet. Sign up for MemberPerks® today. It’s free with your Legion membership. Learn more  ‣ Received this from a friend? Never miss an issue: Join the Legion today > Update your membership profile with your email address. Login to the Member Services Website. Working together to serve Canada’s Veterans. Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message Copyright © 2023 The Royal Canadian Legion. All rights reserved. Administrative emails from Legion National Headquarters are sent to the email address on file for your local Legion Branch. If this is no longer the correct email address for your Branch, please forward this email to the new contact and request the Branch update their contact information. Our contact information is: The Royal Canadian Legion National Headquarters Member Services Department 86 Aird Place Ottawa, ON K2L 0A1 Canada Toll free: 855‑330‑3344 E-mail: membership@legion.ca