Remembrance Day is a week out and a Canadian institution that goes along with it is in full swing, the Poppy Campaign.

For decades, Canadians have worn the poppy as a way to say thank you to veterans that have given the ultimate sacrifice.

As for where the money that’s raised each year goes, retired forces veteran and chair of the Kamloops Poppy Campaign, Daniel Martin, was on the NL Morning News and said it goes to numerous veteran related areas. “We have a definite list. We have houses in Vancouver and Victoria where veterans are staying so we can help with that.”

“Veterans that are in need of certain stuff, we can take poppy money and help them with that.”

Martin said it’s not just the cash donations that mean so much to our vets. “Well, it’s extremely important for veterans.”

“I think that people recognize the sacrifice that they’ve made and I know as a veteran it’s very appreciated for myself that when somebody comes to me and says ‘Thank you for your service. If you need any help, we’d be more than happy to help you.'”

The retired Canadian Armed Forces veteran was asked if he thought interest in the campaign was waning over the years, and he said he didn’t think that was the case. “It seems this year is going to be a really good year for us.”

“The numbers look good so far. We’re only half way through it ’cause we have until November tenth, which is next Sunday and then Remembrance day on the eleventh. People, like I said in Kamloops are very generous and we hope it keeps going but it looks very good for us.”

Poppies can be found a various locations around the area.

If you’re a business owner and would like a poppy box at your location, you can visit their campaign office at 249 Seymour St or give them a call at 250-374-0623