The Royal British Legion is launching its 2022 Poppy Appeal in Milton Keynes on Friday 28th October at centre:mk.
In the course of their work, members of the Armed Forces regularly miss spending time with their own family to protect others. Despite having never met the people they defend, members of the Armed Forces will risk everything to protect the nation.
They can face life-long challenges, risk injury, and some make the ultimate sacrifice.
Many of those featured in this year’s Poppy Appeal launch have received lifechanging support from the RBL and the Legion is urging the public to wear a poppy to help it continue its vital work and to show our serving personnel, veterans and their families that they care about their service and sacrifice.
Simon O’Leary, Head of the RBL Poppy Appeal said: "Our Armed Forces have always been – and always will be - committed to protecting us, our freedoms and our way of life. The Armed Forces community make unique sacrifices and contributions despite having never met us and the RBL supports them and their families both during and after their service.
"Every donation to the RBL’s Poppy Appeal helps us continue to provide vital support to veterans, serving personnel and their families – the Legion has always been here for them, and with your help, always will be."
The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal takes place from Thursday 27th October until Remembrance Sunday on Sunday 13th November.
This includes the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and the March Past The Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.
Throughout this period, the charity will be remembering and paying tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 70 remarkable years of service and dedication she gave throughout her reign, including as the Royal British Legion’s Patron and longest serving Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces.
To find out more or to donate to the Poppy Appeal click here.
