27 LADIES AUXILIARIES 33 NO. OF BRANCHES 146 MEMBERSHIP 50,000 over We support the BC/Yukon Athletics Team that participates at the annual National Youth Track and Field Championships. We support over 300 youth groups including Cadets and other boys & girls organizations. We contribute to innovative and modern methods for treating PTSD. We contribute in excess of $400,000 annually for medical research and special medical equipment throughout health care facilities. The Royal Canadian Legion, was founded in 1926 as Canada's largest non-governmental service organization open to membership for all Canadians, sharing in the commitment of "Remembrance" and a strong, united Canada. BC/Yukon Command has a membership of over 50,000 members, serving 146 Branches with two Holding Branches and 33 active Ladies Auxiliaries. Through annual fundraising and the Poppy Campaign, approximately $4.5 million annually has been contributed to communities, supporting programs, and improving the quality of life for all citizens. Is one of the critical points of contact in many communities for emergency preparedness and response. BC/Yukon Command branches award annual bursaries to students across BC and the Yukon to further their education. Our volunteers dedicate over 600,000 hours in communities supporting health, social, educational and athletic programs. THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CONTRIBUTES TO YOUR COMMUNITY We raise almost $4 million annually with the Poppy Campaign that supports Veterans and their families in local communities in BC and the Yukon. DID YOU KNOW?
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