Campbell River Legion helps out local relief efforts – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 137’s President Ric Kerr, presents a donation of $3,500 to Kevin Gearey for the Campbell River Knights of Columbus Christmas Hamper. Photo contributed

Campbell River Legion helps out local relief efforts

Dec. 18, 2020 3:30 p.m.
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The Campbell River Legion, Branch 137, recently contributed to three local seasonal charity efforts.

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Campbell River, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 137’s President Ric Kerr, presents a donation of $3,500 to Lt Violet Hopkins for the Campbell River Salvation Army Red Kettle 2020. Photo contributed

Campbell River, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 137’s President Ric Kerr, presents a donation of $3,500 to Lt Violet Hopkins for the Campbell River Salvation Army Red Kettle 2020. Photo contributed

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