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Scottish poppy online donations launched
31/10/2003
The Scottish Poppy Appeal's online donation
facility was launched today at the Appeal's Edinburgh
HQ.
First Minister Jack McConnell joined workers from the
Lady Haig's Poppy Factory for the launch. He
said:
"Every year the Poppy Appeal gives us all an
opportunity to remember and pay tribute to the brave
Scottish men and women who have served this country with
distinction. The heroism of British troops inIraqmakes this year's Appeal even more important and I
urge all Scots to donate generously."
The Appeal's President, the Very Rev
Dr James Harkness, says: "The Poppy Appeal has never been
more relevant, and we must keep abreast of the latest
technology in order to maximise our income. The cost of
last century's conflicts must still be paid and our
resources have never been so stretched."