The Poppy is the international symbol of Remembrance representing a visual pledge to pay homage to the Fallen, who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of peace and freedom.
The Poppy Campaign was created as a means to raise funds in order to perpetuate this sacred memory and provide for veterans and their families in their time of need.
The Poppy Campaign commences the last Friday in October and continues to the end of the day November 11th, Remembrance Day. Legion Branches throughout BC/Yukon Command organize the annual Poppy Campaign in their respective areas. All donations are in turn redirected to support programs and services for veterans and their families, for such things as:
- Low RentalHhousing
- Care Facility Residency
- Medical Equipment
- Drop in Centres
- Meals on Wheels
- Medical Transportation
- Urgent Living Expenses
- Bursaries to Underpriviledged Youth
- Disaster Relief
- Medical Support …and a range of other supporting services
The Poppy visually unites the citizens of the world as it is recognized and honoured as a sacred symbol of sacrifice and valour. Its powerful presence bonds us as a people and strengthens us as a Nation.
2007 Presentation of First Poppy in Vancouver
Mayor of Vancouver, Sam Sullivan; Immediate Past President BC/Yukon Command, Gerry Vowles; Second World War Veteran, Jack Blackburn; Administrator of Vancouver Poppy Fund, Jim Howard; Boy Scout, Peter Johannesen
2007 Presentation of First Poppy in Victoria
The Honourable Steven L. Point, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia; Honourary President BC/Yukon Command, Major General (Ret'd) Herb Pitts, MC, CD; South Vancouver Zone Commander, Angis N. Stanfield
Wear a Poppy....Thank a Veteran!
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