It is time to start wearing a poppy.
One hundred years after the Poppy became the nation’s symbol of Remembrance, The Royal Canadian Legion has launched its 2021 National Poppy Campaign.
Close to 20 million poppies are expected to be distributed this year.
“We are always thankful to see how Canadians step up to support our Veterans during this period,” says Bruce Julian, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.
“We’re in the second year of a pandemic yet we know we can count on generous donors and volunteers to support the campaign strongly, once again.”
Over 34,000 traditional donation boxes filled with Poppies will be found in the usual spots across the country.
In commemoration of the Poppy’s 100th anniversary in 2021, a special lapel pin that replicates the original 1921 cloth pin is also available through the Poppy Store at www.poppystore.ca.
The Legion is proud to introduce The Immortal Poppy this year, a way to mark the Poppy anniversary and preserve the memory of Fallen Canadians. It was created using a genuine red Poppy from Flanders Fields in Belgium, then captured digitally.
The names of fallen Canadian Veterans are encrypted on its petals. One hundred copies of the striking art are being offered on the digital marketplace.
Proceeds will go directly to the National Poppy Trust Fund, as will 10% of any subsequent sales.
The Royal Canadian Mint has also produced a commemorative Poppy coin and Canada Post created a commemorative Poppy stamp.
