Royal Canadian Legion 2026 Poppy Campaign - October 24 - November 11

Proclamation from the Mayor of behalf of the Town of Amherstburg: "October 24 to November 11 - Royal Canadian Legion 2026 Poppy Campaign"

WHEREAS: October 24th to November 11th is the Royal Canadian Legion 2026 Poppy Campaign; and

WHEREAS: The Royal Canadian Legion strives to help support Veterans and their families and, community organizations that also help support Veterans and their families; and

WHEREAS: Many Veterans experience financial struggles, homelessness and many forms of mental health such as PTSD and physical disabilities; and

WHEREAS: The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund strives to eliminate Veteran homelessness and eliminate many forms of physical and emotional struggles; and

WHEREAS: The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund raises awareness and funds to provide personalized, responsive, and compassionate programs and care services to Veterans and military families; and

WHEREAS: Organizations which support Veterans and their families dealing with daily struggles are working together to raise awareness and support those brave men and women that risked and sacrificed their lives for our freedom; and

WHEREAS: Raised awareness and funds will help Veterans and their families deal with the emotional, medical and financial toll.

THEREFORE: I, Mayor Michael Prue, on behalf of the Town of Amherstburg, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM October 24th to November 11th, 2026 “Royal Canadian Legion 2026 Poppy Campaign” in the Town of Amherstburg.