{"id":1809,"date":"2012-10-25T16:10:16","date_gmt":"2012-10-25T16:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?1809"},"modified":"2012-10-25T16:10:16","modified_gmt":"2012-10-25T16:10:16","slug":"2012-poppy-appeal-launches-with-musical-performances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/2012-poppy-appeal-launches-with-musical-performances\/","title":{"rendered":"2012 Poppy Appeal launches with musical performances"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Alesha Dixon and Pixie Lott have both performed at the official launch of the 2012 Poppy Appeal.<\/p>\n<p>The musicians took to a specially-erected stage in Trafalgar Square in London yesterday (October 24th).<\/p>\n<p>Hosted annually by the Royal British Legion (RBL), this year's appeal target is &pound;42 million, which would represent the most ever collected.<\/p>\n<p>All of the money raised will go towards providing vital support for members of the armed forces and their families in need.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking ahead of the launch, Dixon stated: &quot;I am honoured to be a part of the Poppy Appeal this year. 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