By Grant Lewis – Once again the Espanola Lions has donated all the proceeds from their “Poppy Bingo” to the Legion in Espanola and Massey. On hand to receive the Espanola portion was Bill Noon, Legion President.
The “Poppy” money is used to help veterans in many different ways. The following groups and organizations help our veterans and therefore qualify for Legion donations from their Poppy Funds: McCulloch Hospice, Northern Cancer Research, Espanola Hospital Foundation, H.S.N. Foundation, K Wing at Sunnybrook, service Dogs Canada.
“Heroes Mending on the Fly” is a unique organization which gets vets participating in outdoor activities. It was originally started so that vets could practise their fishing skills!
The Ontario Command Charitable Foundation recently presented $7,500 to the volunteer fire departments in Baldwin and Espanola to purchase new extraction equipment. So the idea of helping our veterans and their families has truly expanded. The Espanola Lions club is thrilled to help out the Legion in so many ways. Of course none of this would be possible without the continued support of our faithful bingo players!!!
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