Turning 100 is a milestone worth celebrating.
And that’s why, to mark the centenary of the Poppy Appeal this year, RSL Victoria created the one-and-a-half-metre tall numbers covered in 5000 poppies.
Not only will it bring some unique joy to the communities it travels to, but it’s also expected to spark a much-needed new talking point and of course highlight the Poppy Appeal’s importance.
The annual Poppy Appeal is one of the RSL’s biggest fundraisers, which ultimately helps to deliver services like crisis accommodation and health and wellbeing programs to veterans and their families across the state.
The latest initiative has been inspired by the success of the ginormous #remember letters in 2018, which were decorated by schoolchildren around the state and installed at The Shrine of Remembrance and various city locations.
Shepparton will be the first stop for the travelling numbers, with several other regional and metro locations to be revealed over the next few weeks in the lead up to Remembrance Day.
RSL Victoria's Poppy Appeal, 100 years of giving
For 100 years, Victorians have generously donated their time and money towards the annual RSL Poppy Appeal. And with the Appeal’s centennial anniversary this year, it’s an apt time to reflect on its evolution, ongoing relevance, importance, and the tireless efforts behind each Appeal.
Meet Poppy Appeal Volunteer Jacqueline
Jacqueline Pascarl is no stranger to the world of volunteering and charity. She’s spent decades championing the needs of women and children, both domestically and overseas and has helped raise millions of dollars’ worth of humanitarian aid and relief
Arthur Merryweather: RSL Volunteer
Arthur’s affiliation with the RSL began when he joined the Coburg RSL Sub-Branch. After moving around, he eventually joined Box Hill RSL, where he has been for the last 26 years.
