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Earlier this month it was the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy Landings, a key event in the Second World War.<\/p>\n
The Legion has been commemorating the event, and one activity was to ask supporters to put a message to the people who took part in Operation Overlord during June 1944 onto a flag.<\/p>\n
It has thanked those who returned these flags, particularly the people who sent in donations as well.<\/p>\n
These will help service people, whether they serve currently or have done in the past, receive the Legion's services, it says.<\/p>\n
The charity received more than 20,000 flags with messages on, and these were placed in sand at Asnelles.<\/p>\n
It comes after the charity launched its summer Poppy Picnic campaign with actress Kym Marsh from Coronation Street.<\/p>\n
She's helping to get people to hold Poppy Picnic events this summer, with the main day the campaign is focused on being June 21st.<\/p>\n
The idea is that this will help bring in donations for the Legion. The actress launched the initiative last month, with the help of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment soldiers.<\/p>\n
Iceland is providing free packs for people wanting to hold Poppy Picnics, and it's possible to order these online, too.<\/p>\n
"A Poppy Picnic is a fun and easy way to support the Legion's valuable work whilst enjoying time with friends and family. Pick up a free Poppy Picnic pack in your local Iceland store and get planning!" commented Charles Byrne, Legion director of fundraising.<\/p>\n
There are a wide range of service charities in the UK, which also include Combat Stress, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and Help for Heroes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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