Poppy Appeal 2009
The 2009 Poppy Appeal was launched on 22 October by Dame Vera Lynn. The appeal highlights the need to support the Afghan generation of Armed Forces wounded and bereaved - now and for the rest of their lives.
The fundraising goal was set at a record-breaking £31 million and thanks to your generosity, we've reached and passed this target with the tally now past £31.5 million!
Our financial reporting year runs from 1 October to 30 September, so the 2009 Poppy Appeal is still being tallied. Watch the home page counter for the latest figures.
The links below show some of the highlights of the campaign.
Poppy Appeal launch press release and video - featuring Hayley Westenra and Dame Vera Lynn singing "We'll meet again".
Poppy Appeal photo gallery - this year's poster campaign plus selected photos.
New face for the Poppy Appeal online - join our online community, LegionLive, featuring virtual reporter Poppy
The Legion lights up London's South Bank - the London Eye and Shell building were illuminated on 11 November
Athlete release 'Black Swan Song' in support of The Royal British Legion - and performed it live at the Silence in the Square London event
Bid for your team's poppy football shirt ! - many Premier League clubs auctioned special poppy shirts for the Poppy Appeal
The Poppy Appeal gets an iPhone app - watch your poppy grow until 11 November
Base Jump4Heroes World Record attempt - base jumping in Malaysia to raise awareness
Poppy Appeal - a giant tribute at T5 - Poppy Man makes his second appearance at Heathrow
London Poppy Day - the City comes out in force for the Poppy Appeal
Poppy People launch press release - Hayley Westenra and cadets call for volunteers to help during this year's appeal
