Poppy Appeal 2012
The Royal British Legion in Spain held their Annual Conference
in Alicante at the weekend. Members attending heard the
District Chairman, Chris Wyatt, say "I am amazed and truly
overwhelmed at the response to the Poppy Appeal for 2012. I
would like to thank from the bottom of my heart, all those who have
contributed to the fantastic total of€171,376.88. (making an
increase of 28% over the money raised in 2011 ) Not just in terms
of cash, but all those unsung volunteers who have given so freely
of their time to go out to airports, shopping malls, bars etc
throughout the year in order that The Royal British Legion in Spain
can help our Beneficiaries."
Robin Hargrave, the District Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator, said "We
must remember too, that every centimo we receive is used towards
the welfare of serving and ex service men and women and their
families who find themselves in great need"
As our veterans can now be as young as 18, the Legion is there
to support them for the rest of their life. Spending as it
did last year, £250,000 every day, shows our total commitment to
those who have served their country but may need our help in the
future.
To find out more about The Royal British Legion, please go to
our website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spain-north
or email secretary.rbl.dns@gmail.com
The photo shows l-r
Eddie Hefferman MBE, Overseas Trustee, Robin Hargrave, District
Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator, Jean Chattey, District Treasurer and
Chris Wyatt, District Chairman
Peggy Wyatt
District Public Relations Officer
Publicrelations.rbl.dns@gmail.com
14th January 2012
