The collections of the four nations will benefit various charitable causes. The money raised from the British and Canadian Poppy Appeal donations is used to help servicemen and women whose lives have been changed by wars that they have fought in, to help veterans and to help those who have lost loved ones because of conflict.

We showcase the strength of unity and cohesion within our multinational command

The French contingent has transferred the donations collected in the Wilhelmsburg Barracks to the association Bleuets de France. This money will be used to buy specialized equipment for wounded soldiers.

The German collections will support the German War Graves Commission, which is caring for 836 war gravesites in 46 countries with about 2,8 million war dead.

British, Canadian, French and German soldiers have given out hundreds of Remembrance Flowers for a small donation. Photo by OF-2 Harant

The French contingent has sent a cheque for 689,10 euros to the association Bleuet de France. Photo by OR-8 Angerbauer

“Today, as we contribute a donation of overall more than 2450 euros to support worthy causes, we not only demonstrate our commitment to making a positive impact but also showcase the strength of unity and cohesion within our multinational command”, JSEC’s Deputy Commander, Major General Dariusz Ryczkowski, stated and emphasized: “In this diverse and dynamic environment, it is NATO’s shared values and collective effort that enable us to make a difference, standing together for the greater good.”