Caitlin’s mum and dad were both in the Armed Forces. Aged 16, she’s our youngest Poppy Appeal Organiser – looking after not one but two Poppy Appeal districts!
Caitlin’s mum and dad were both in the Armed Forces. Aged 16, she’s our youngest Poppy Appeal Organiser – looking after not one but two Poppy Appeal districts!
“I’m 84 now and have been collecting for the Legion for 20 years”
“I’m 84 now and have been collecting for the Legion for 20 years”
Daphne has been collecting in her local Sainsbury’s for 19 years, but started aged 11 in London. The 76-year-old was presented with her 65-year service bar by the Legion after the 2016 Poppy Appeal.
Daphne has been collecting in her local Sainsbury’s for 19 years, but started aged 11 in London. The 76-year-old was presented with her 65-year service bar by the Legion after the 2016 Poppy Appeal.
“It is our obligation as Muslims to serve those in need and stay loyal to our country”
“It is our obligation as Muslims to serve those in need and stay loyal to our country”
Khusiman, a retired Gurkha Major and military marksmanship Queen’s Medal winner at Bisley, helps the local branch to sell poppies every year, alongside other members of the Gurkha veteran Basingstoke Nepalese Community.
Khusiman, a retired Gurkha Major and military marksmanship Queen’s Medal winner at Bisley, helps the local branch to sell poppies every year, alongside other members of the Gurkha veteran Basingstoke Nepalese Community.
“I joined the Legion four years ago. I suffer from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, but I am passionate about the Poppy Appeal and that helps me fight through the pain.”
Join the Legion“I joined the Legion four years ago. I suffer from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, but I am passionate about the Poppy Appeal and that helps me fight through the pain.”
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