Defence Secretary urges Sun readers to buy a poppy to back troops on the Covid frontline
THE Defence Secretary today urges Sun readers to buy a poppy for our troops serving on the Covid front line.
Ben Wallace praised their commitment as 2,500 arrived in Liverpool to begin mass virus testing.
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“Whilst Remembrance weekend will look very different this year, please buy a poppy and think of our brave armed forces — both those who fought for our freedoms in the past, and those fighting for us to be able to regain them today.”
He added: “The UK’s Armed Forces have contributed their skills to local planning, testing, transport and logistics.
“They have, as ever, gone the extra mile, and will continue to go above and beyond.”
Explaining the role played by the military in Liverpool this week, Mr Wallace said: “At 47 sites around the city, men and women in combats will administer Covid tests to the people.”
How to be a poppy star
THE pandemic may have stopped thousands of sellers from hitting the streets — but it doesn’t have to stop you from buying a poppy. MIKE RIDLEY looks at some of the ways you can do your bit for the appeal by going to:
- Fundraise for appeal: Move to Remember and the 11/11 Challenge are among the fundraising suggestions from the appeal itself. Free fundraising packs on the website will give the help and support you will need.
- Poppies in the post: Help make up for the reduced number of volunteer collectors by requesting 20 poppies free of charge from the RBL — and then giving them to friends and family yourself in return for a donation.
- My poppy run 2020: Run, walk or jog any distance, anywhere and at any time. Get family and friends involved to raise cash. And buy a T-shirt to run in and a medal to give to yourself afterwards!
- Visit the poppy shop: There is an extensive range of products from poppy pins and jewellery to clothing, stationery and homeware. All profits fund the Legion’s work in supporting the Armed Forces community.
- Make online donation: Alternatively, you could just visit the British Legion’s website and make a donation. You can choose a one-off payment or set up a regular amount — and no amount is too small.
…OR POP INTO YOUR LOCAL SAINSBURY’S, TESCO, ASDA, ALDI OR MORRISONS AND BUY A POPPY
While all three services will support the scheme, the majority will be drawn from the Army, including 8 Engineer Brigade, the Royal Anglian Regiment and the King’s Royal Hussars.
He added: “In addition to carrying out tests and supporting the Drop and Collect capability, we’re providing logisticians and bio-medical scientists, too."
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