Buddy Poppy Fund Raiser
Buddy Poppies are the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Donations for poppies started in 1922 to help disabled veterans. Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans in VA Hospitals. All expenses are paid locally by the Brainerd VFW, then 100% of the money raised goes to needy veterans locally.
2019: Brainerd VFW members, including Maurey Mogensen, Dawn Garin, Bob Marsh, Tim Brastrup and Mark Persons, asked for donations from local businesses in May. In return, businesses received a display telling customers they support veterans. Mark was also heard on six local radio stations telling about the program.
2020: Volunteers are needed to continue this program of veterans helping veterans. Contact Mark Persons teki@mwpersons.com to sign up.
2019: Brainerd VFW members, including Maurey Mogensen, Dawn Garin, Bob Marsh, Tim Brastrup and Mark Persons, asked for donations from local businesses in May. In return, businesses received a display telling customers they support veterans. Mark was also heard on six local radio stations telling about the program.
2020: Volunteers are needed to continue this program of veterans helping veterans. Contact Mark Persons teki@mwpersons.com to sign up.
Buddy Poppies will be offered on street corners Friday May 15 and Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Donate and wear a Buddy Poppy proudly. It is the right thing to do.
Donate and wear a Buddy Poppy proudly. It is the right thing to do.
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Thanks to the volunteers, citizens and businesses who contribute to make this program a success. |
