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About the Legion National Foundation The Legion National Foundation with assistance from the Royal Canadian Legion, fosters initiatives that enhance the lives of Veterans who have served or continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Make a Gift

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À propos La Foundation nationale Légion La Fondation nationale  Légion, avec l’aide de la Légion royale canadienne,nourrit des initiatives qui améliorent la vie des vétérans qui ont servi ou continuent de servir dans les Forces armées canadiennes et la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. Faites un Don

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

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August 2023 Volunteers help the Legion succeed We can’t say it often enough: the Legion’s volunteers are the heart of our organization. Our members, along with countless student volunteers, Veterans and members of the community looking to give back, help our Branches run, organize important community events and, most importantly, allow us to do the most we can to support and honour Canada’s Veterans. With the first annual National Legion Week coming up next month, there are sure to be plenty of exciting new ways you can get involved. Visit your local Legion Branch today to find out more! Welcome your friends and family to the Legion for half price! There’s still time to come out and join your local Legion Branch for some fun summer activities! Come get involved and support Veterans, their families and your community. New members can join for half price for the remainder of the year. Encourage your family and friends to join, help support Veterans and have fun! Recruit your friends  ‣ Strengthening the next generation of leaders Earlier this month, more than 250 Legionnaires and community volunteers helped bring The Royal Canadian Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships to Sherbrooke, Quebec! Over 900 young Canadian athletes competed for medals in Canada’s only track and field championships for the under-16 and under-18 categories. Through our commitment to supporting youth leadership and sports, the Legion is helping strengthen the next generation of leaders. This year, we were honoured to have Invictus gold medalist and retired military Veteran Michael Trauner as the first-ever Games Ambassador. Mike lost both his legs and endured related injuries while serving in Afghanistan, but used the power of sport to change his life. As Games Ambassador, Mike is now inspiring a generation of young athletes to pursue their dreams. Congratulations to all of the athletes taking home a medal! And everyone who participated in Legion Nationals, we hope you are bringing home memories to last a lifetime! Amherst, NS Branch honours Veterans who served in Afghanistan Legion Branch 10 in Amherst, NS will be displaying a reproduction of “Portraits of Honour” at their Branch during Legion Week from September 21–24, 2023. “Portraits of Honour” is an oil painting on canvas that stretches 40ft wide and 10ft high, and features the 158 Canadian Soldiers, Sailors, and Aircrew who lost their lives in Afghanistan. Branch member Terri will be visiting local high schools to educate students on this beautiful painting. On the Saturday, the Branch will unveil a new Afghanistan War Memorial, a project proudly led by the Branch. (Photo: Matt Betts/CambridgeToday) Galt Legion’s student volunteer program offers way to give back The Galt Legion is giving back to its community and educating younger generations on the importance of honouring the service of Veterans by offering volunteer opportunities to high school students that fulfil their community service hours. “By educating the kids it teaches them to be a part of the community. I hope they take away a sense of responsibility and pride,” says Galt Legion President Yvonne Power. In addition to learning about the importance of the Legion, Remembrance and giving back to the community, the youth volunteers help the Branch by cutting grass, washing dishes and assisting with events. Read the article  ‣ Thank a Legion volunteer today We’d like to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to all of our Legion volunteers! Every member and volunteer is part of a national network that believes in supporting Canada’s Veterans and their families and strengthening their communities. We love receiving stories about the wonderful volunteers in our Legion community, and that’s where you come in! 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 We have some incredible Legion volunteers who have already been recognized by their communities! Read some of their stories here. 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  ‣ Partner promotions The following is brought to you by our partners, highlighting special offers and other information. Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) supports the Canadian military community in finding meaningful second careers in the skilled trades. Helmets to Hardhats works with Veterans, reservists, cadets, military family members and Afghan interpreters. H2H believes that because of the dedicated service of our Veterans, it is now our responsibility to support them as they find well-paying second careers in the unionized construction industry. Helmets to Hardhats works with Canada’s 14 international unions that represent 60+ different trades, construction employers and industry partners by referring Veterans to available opportunities in the trades and potential management opportunities with employers and industry partners. 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. The Branch may update the email address at any time by updating their Branch Profile on the Member Services Website or by contacting Member Services. Learn more about All Branch emails. 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

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See how members like you are supporting Canada’s Veterans 

June 2023 Volunteers keep the Legion moving forward At the Legion, we can’t help but be constantly amazed at the passion and dedication our members have for supporting Canada’s Veterans. From independently raising awareness of Legion initiatives to participating in decades‑old traditions that support our communities, Legion volunteers keep us in awe of their commitment. See what your fellow Legion members are doing to support Veterans’ initiatives across Canada and visit your local Branch to see how you can join in! A 907 km trek to support homeless Veterans In case you missed it, the Legion shared a new video showcasing the outstanding dedication of Legion civilian member Lino Di Julio as he teamed up with Veterans Dave Ward and Joey DiMauro to support homeless Veterans. The men undertook a 907 km ruck along Ontario’s Bruce Trail to foster awareness and raise funds for the Legion’s Operation: Leave the Streets Behind homeless Veteran program (Ontario division). Read more  ‣ | Watch the video  ‣ Know a Legion Branch or Member that’s making a difference for Veterans in your community? Send us your story at marketing@legion.ca. This Canada Day, remember the sacrifices of the Newfoundland Regiment For many, Canada Day is a day of celebration. However, in Newfoundland and Labrador, it is a solemn day of remembrance. On July 1, 1916, 22 officers and 758 other ranks of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment were directly involved in a frontal attack near the village of Beaumont‑Hamel, France during the First World War. Of these, all the officers and 658 other ranks became casualties. Less than 68 soldiers were available for roll call the next day. Learn more about the Battle of Beaumont‑Hamel, and take a moment on July 1st to honour, thank and remember the sacrifices of the men of the Newfoundland Regiment. Fighting for gender equality in Veteran disability claims The Legion’s national Director of Veterans Services, Carolyn Hughes, shared concerns with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs about systemic biases in Veterans Affairs Canada’s decisions on female disability claims. Read more  ‣ Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships Through the efforts of thousands of Legion volunteers, The Royal Canadian Legion has been organizing and coordinating the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships for 44 years in support of Canadian youth and our communities. The world-class competition grew from Legionnaires’ support and promotion of youth sports as a healthy activity to help children whose fathers or mothers were serving abroad or had served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Today, the Legion Nationals has become the only premiere nationwide competition for U16 and U18 athletes. Learn more about Legion Nationals and help cheer on the athletes this August! Read more  ‣ Support Veterans while enjoying your love of motorcycling Anyone who rides knows that motorcycling is more than just a means of transportation – it’s a way of life. The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to have its very own Legion Riders, offering members a great opportunity to support their community while enjoying their love of motorcycling. The Legion Riders are a member-driven initiative that help generate awareness of the Legion, strengthen support for Veterans, and engage Canadians in community service and fundraising. Support Veterans while enjoying your love of motorcycling. Log in to Member Services to learn more and register as a Legion Rider. Supporting a sustainable Poppy campaign Legion National Executive Director Steven Clark was pleased to receive delivery of our new e-bike from Ottawa-based Teslica E‑bikes. As part of a pilot project to become even more environmentally friendly after the introduction of our new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths last year, this bike will help deliver Poppies in the fall. Plus, Legion members can save 10% off the lowest advertised price and receive free shipping in Canada on a new Teslica e‑bike and accessories as part of our Members Benefits Partner program! Use your discount code at checkout: TESLICARCL10 Check out the bikes  ‣ Run for a cause! Legion members receive 20% off Canada Army Run registrations Run, walk or wheel in support of all who serve, and join in the spirit of camaraderie and community. As a proud sponsor of the Canada Army Run, and in partnership with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, Legion members can save 20% on their race registrations! ARMY RUN CODES LEGIONRUNS – 20% off Legion Discount Code Register  ‣ Learn more  ‣ Are you looking for information on your membership? Legion Members have a new online space to find information about managing their membership, how they can get more involved with their Branch, information on their member benefits and more. Check out the new member page for information on your membership! Your membership can help you save 32,800 Legions members have saved a combined total of over $1.3 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  ‣ Partner promotions The following is brought to you by our partners, highlighting special offers and other information. Special offer from Mark’s 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

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June 2023 A 907 km trek for homeless Veterans The Legion’s National Headquarters is proud to release A Ruck to Remember, a video story highlighting the extensive hiking and fundraising journey taken by Legion civilian member and Ruck to Remember founder Lino DiJulio and Veterans Dave Ward and Joey DiMauro in support of the Legion’s Operation: Leave the Streets Behind program. To date, Ruck to Remember has raised almost $800,000 in support of homeless Veterans. Their inspiring journey is proof that anyone – whether they are a civilian or Veteran – can make a difference for Canada’s military community. There are many ways, big and small, for all members to get involved at their Branch and work together to support Veterans. Read more Share the video 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. As a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, you receive emails from Legion National Headquarters for the purposes of managing your Legion membership. Members may manage their email preferences below. You may withdraw your consent to receive administrative emails from The Royal Canadian Legion National Headquarters by contacting the Member Services Department. The Royal Canadian Legion may be unable to process your membership without your consent to receive administrative emails. To update your member contact information please login to the Member Services Website, or contact the Member Services Department. 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 Email: membership@legion.ca www.legion.ca