Local MP Alan Mak has joined local volunteers and supporters of the Royal British Legion at Tesco in Havant to officially launch this year’s Poppy Appeal in the Havant area.
Mr Mak helped members of the local Royal British Legion Branch at the store to sell their first poppies of the year.
As Vice President of the Havant Royal British Legion Branch, Mr Mak launches the appeal every year and is a longstanding Legion volunteer himself. He also sells poppies every year in Havant and on Hayling Island.
The Poppy Appeal campaign, which runs for two weeks prior to Remembrance Day each year, collects money for the Royal British Legion, which in turn then donates the money raised to projects and charities that better the lives of veterans and active service personnel, as well as promote their welfare.
Alan Mak MP said: "As a longstanding Royal British Legion volunteer I’m delighted to be launching this year’s Poppy Appeal with local Legion supporters. The Poppy Appeal raises vital funds to support our veterans and their families, and I encourage people to give generously once again. The Royal British Legion Branch does great work locally all year round. Our area has strong military connections and we must do all we can to support our veterans."
