Ever wonder where that poppy money goes? The Drayton branch 416 of the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) is now fully immersed in one of its busiest times of the year with its annual Poppy Campaign.
The campaign runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 11 and monies raised from this go to support local, provincial and federal charities. Last year the Drayton Branch distributed proceeds to the Goderich Tornado Relief Fun, The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation and St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in London. Funds are also used for the local RCL Essay, Poetry and Poster competition to further an educational component.
Each year the Legion invite selementary and secondary students to participate in the competition.
Students have until Nov. 9 to submit their entries. In addition to all of this a certain percentage of the funds are reserved in a trust fund in the event a local veteran requires financial assistance.
This year’s Remembrance Day observations will be held on Nov. 11 at 2:30pm at the Drayton Cenotaph. Following the service everyone is invited to the Legion for refreshments and fellowship.
