RSL Victoria’s annual ANZAC Appeal will move to an online campaign in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
RSL Victoria made the decision to not undertake its traditional face to face fundraising effort with volunteers selling ANZAC badges shortly before the Victorian Government announced stage three restrictions.
RSL Victoria CEO, Jamie Twidale CSM, said “The ANZAC Appeal is the RSL’s biggest fundraiser of the year. 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,” Mr Twidale said.
RSL Victoria State President, Dr Robert Webster OAM, said that COVID-19 had increased the need for the RSL to raise funds to support veterans and their families.
Dr Webster said “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.”
“Please show your support for those who have made sacrifices for us and donate via anzacappeal.com.au this ANZAC Day,” Dr Webster said.
