RSL adapts appeal

RSL Victoria has adapted its annual Anzac Appeal to continue to raise money for return service league men and women through an online campaign.
The organisation decided to forgo its traditional face to face fundraising effort with volunteers selling Anzac badges shortly before the Victorian Government announced stage three restrictions.
“The Anzac Appeal is the RSL’s biggest fundraiser of the year,” RSL Victoria chief Jamie Twidale said.
“It’s when our hardworking volunteers usually sell Anzac badges on streets right across Victoria to raise money for our veteran support programs.
“Our volunteers won’t be fundraising on the streets this year. But Australians will be able to make an online donation at anzacappeal.com.au instead.
“Money raised through the Anzac Appeal will go where it always has – to fund vital services for veterans and their families.”
RSL Victoria state president Dr Robert Webster said the coronavirus had increased the need for the RSL to raise funds to support veterans and their families.
“Many of our veterans will be doing it especially tough. Some will be struggling with social isolation, physical and mental health problems. The longer this pandemic goes on, the more acute the needs of our veterans become,” Dr Webster said.
“Please show your support for those who have made sacrifices for us and donate via anzacappeal.com.au this Anzac Day,” Dr Webster said.