The Poppy Appeal Launch 2017

Tomorrow marks the launch of our 2017 Poppy Appeal. This year they are once again asking supporters to Rethink Remembrance by recognising the sacrifices made not just by the Armed Forces of the past, but by today's generation too.  

Their full 30 second advert will appear from 4 November,we wanted to share with you what they sent us today. 

"Rethinking Remembrance is about remembering servicemen like Harris Tatakis, a Royal Marine injured in Afghanistan, who said of his experience, "When you come home injured, it can feel like you've been forgotten."

By wearing a poppy and supporting the Legion, you ensure no one is forgotten. You are not only honouring the memory of those who have fallen in past conflicts, you are also giving vital, life-changing support to people like Harris who need your help. Men, women and families – here and now – who have served their country and need help to Live On through injury, illness, bereavement or other forms of hardship.

Rethinking Remembrance is all about the past and present, as well as the future. As you read the stories below, of Donna and Mark, Harris, and Tom, please know that it is for their futures – and for the futures of thousands of other ex-Servicemen and women across the UK – that we ask you to support this year's Poppy Appeal.

Over the coming weeks, the nation will join together to remember our Servicemen and women, veterans, and their families. We hope you will join us, and wear your poppy with pride." said Guy Upward.

Please view the advert below and please like and share this so all far and wide can show their support. Or to donate visit their Facebook Page.