New Volunteer Appointed to Coordinate Town’s Poppy Appeal

The annual poppy appeal in a local town has been secured following the appointment of a new volunteer to coordinate the fundraiser. Stroud District Council’s Armed Forces Champions had previously collaborated with the Royal British Legion (RBL) in an urgent search for a new Poppy Appeal co-ordinator. The RBL organizes the poppy appeal annually to generate funds for military veterans and active service members. Karen Pitney, whose father was a Royal Navy Sailor, has now been assigned to this position. She stated: “For this year, I’m just going to do my best and will gratefully accept any help.” Councillor Kate Kay, who chairs the Armed Forces Champions, expressed her “very grateful” appreciation to Karen and all volunteers distributing poppies throughout the area, acknowledging their role in sustaining the “cherished national tradition.” The funds collected offer assistance to the Armed Forces community, encompassing housing, debt and money advice, mobility aid, and employment services. Poppies can be purchased at numerous sites across the Stroud district, such as major supermarkets, garages, and through on-street collections. This appeal represents the Royal British Legion’s most significant fundraising initiative, conducted in October and November leading up to Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. The Armed Forces Champion group of Stroud District Council, which consists of councillors and officers, convenes regularly with local veterans’ organizations to guarantee that veterans’ requirements are addressed. For updates, follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Story suggestions can be sent via email or WhatsApp at 0800 313 4630. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content found on external websites. Information regarding our external linking policy is available.