In honour of Remembrance Day, Seasons Strathroy held its annual Pennies for Poppies fundraiser. From November 1 until November 11, Seasons Retirement Communities across Ontario and Alberta actively raised funds for Royal Canadian Legion branches locally, paying tribute to the veterans who have served our country with honour and dedication. Paper poppies were ‘planted’ inside and outside of Season Strathroy in a meaningful visual display to honour veterans, many of whom call Seasons home.
“The Pennies for Poppies fundraiser presents a remarkable opportunity for our community to come together, stand in solidarity, and make a substantial contribution to those who have steadfastly defended our freedoms,” said Patricia Rastin, General Manager at Seasons Strathroy Retirement Community.
The Pennies for Poppies campaign encourages residents, staff, and visitors to donate money with self-service poppy boxes and take the time to recognize veterans. The commemorative poppy garden display is designed to honour the remarkable heroes in their communities. It reinforces Seasons’ commitment to recognizing those who have fought for Canada and remembering their stories.
Since 2016, Seasons has collaborated with The Royal Canadian Legion to support the important work they do to help aging veterans. Poppy donations directly provide financial assistance and support to veterans, including the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families in need.
For those interested in donating directly to a local Legion, visit legion.ca/donations.