Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 (Paris) Donates $1,000

(Paris, ON) Thursday, Mr. Fern Lemieux presented a cheque in the amount of $1,000 to the Brant Sports Complex capital campaign.

Commenting on the donation Mr. Lemieux said, "the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 is proud to have this opportunity to be a part of the Brant Sports Complex project through our donation. This reflects our commitment to giving back to the community."

"This is a generous contribution to the campaign and will benefit all residents of the County," said Mayor Ron Eddy.

Councillor Brian Coleman added, "It's great to see this sort of contribution and we certainly appreciate the support. This gift will help the campaign reach its $3.5 million goal."

The Royal Canadian Legion is comprised of over four hundred (400) branches throughout Ontario. With a total membership of over 160,000 the Ontario Command of the Legion is the largest service oriented organization in Ontario.

Although their main focuses continue to be remembering those who gave their lives for freedom, and looking after the needs of veterans, their dependants, and those still serving in the Canadian Forces; Legions throughout Ontario Command are also contributing to the well being of their neighbours by sponsoring community programs. Support for the communities they live in is one of our main beliefs.

Legions sponsor sports, youth programs, seniors programs, as well as supporting other organizations both financially and by supplying meeting rooms and halls for events. In some communities, the Legion Hall is the main meeting place for community and social events. Branches, zones and districts also raise funds to assist local organizations and regional organizations and facilities such as medical centres, medical research facilities and communities affected by natural disasters.

For more information on the Royal Canadian Legion, visit www.on.legion.ca.