Poppy Day: Berkot’s Fundraiser for Veterans
Name:
Poppy Day: Berkot’s Fundraiser for Veterans
Date:
May 18, 2020 - May 31, 2020
Website:
American Legion Post 1977
Event Description:
Berkot’s Fundraiser for Veterans!!
(New Lenox Location only)
May 18th through May 31st
Throughout the month of May we remember our Veterans' sacrifices, collecting Poppy Day donations to help our Veterans and their families throughout the year. If you shop at Berkot’s in New Lenox on Laraway Road, please consider making a Poppy donation to the New Lenox American Legion Auxiliary Post 1977 (donations accepted at the checkout registers). 100% of your donation helps the Auxiliary support the following and more:
National Poppy Day is May 22, 2020. The poppy is the internationally known and recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and the hope that none died in vain. On September 27, 1920, the Poppy became the official flower of The American Legion Family. We thank you for your continued support!!
(New Lenox Location only)
May 18th through May 31st
Throughout the month of May we remember our Veterans' sacrifices, collecting Poppy Day donations to help our Veterans and their families throughout the year. If you shop at Berkot’s in New Lenox on Laraway Road, please consider making a Poppy donation to the New Lenox American Legion Auxiliary Post 1977 (donations accepted at the checkout registers). 100% of your donation helps the Auxiliary support the following and more:
- Wreaths Across America
- Wounded Warriors in Action
- Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall
- Illinois State Veterans Homes in Manteno and LaSalle
- Prince Home in Manteno
- Fisher House
- K9s for Veterans
- The Forgotten Warrior Memorial Wall
- USO
- Children’s Miracle Network
- Special Olympics
National Poppy Day is May 22, 2020. The poppy is the internationally known and recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and the hope that none died in vain. On September 27, 1920, the Poppy became the official flower of The American Legion Family. We thank you for your continued support!!
