Connecting GTA is hosting their first annual Remembrance Day Rally for Veterans to commemorate our war veterans and support The Royal Canadian Legion.

The rally will include a group of transport trucks supplied by Big Rig Wraps and over 40 vehicles driving on a special route to raise money for three local Royal Canadian Legions.

The event starts at 10:30 am at Pathwise Credit Union, located at 322 King St W, Oshawa, ON L1J 2J9, and will include speeches from local dignitaries,  community presentations and a moment of silence at 11:11 am.

The rally will begin at 11:15 am with cars and trucks travelling along a specified route that ends at the SmartCentres Plaza, located at 799 Milner Avenue, Scarborough ON M1B 3C3, at approximately 12:00 pm.

The Remembrance Day Rally for Veterans is expected to raise $10,000 and all money collected will be donated to the following Royal Canadian Legions on behalf of the Connecting GTA Foundation:

Branch 43

471 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, ON L1H 4J7

Branch 322 

111 Hunt St, Ajax, ON L1S 1P3

Branch 258 

45 Lawson Rd, Scarborough, ON M1C 2J1

The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s largest veteran support and community service organization. They care for all those who have served our nation and show thanks by supporting and advocating for veterans, by remembering their sacrifices, and by continuing the tradition of service in helping our communities.

The Royal Canadian Legion branches are central places for people to gather and feel connected to their neighbours. In many places, they serve as the primary community centre, hosting weddings, town meetings, community BBQs, memorial services, and other important events and activities.

Through its local Branches and members, The Royal Canadian Legion raises funds and supports essential services for those in need, and responds to the unique needs of their community.

Their work at the community level includes outreach and assistance programs for veterans and their families, fundraising to support essential community services, offering support for seniors and families in need, organizing commemorative ceremonies, promoting remembrance, and more.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Royal Canadian Legion suffered a loss of revenue due to canceled events and lockdowns. For this reason, Connecting GTA’s founder Suresh Kumar, a philanthropist who regularly supports community and social causes wanted to commemorate war veterans and raise awareness and funds for the Royal Canadian Legion to help support all of the important work they do.

Connecting GTA is a widely recognized networking organization of entrepreneurs and business leaders who strive for growth, economic development and community activism. With the support of major sponsors Pathwise Credit Union, Kashden Consulting, Big Rig Wraps, and the local business community, this Remembrance Day Rally for Veterans promises to drive much needed funds to increase awareness of the Royal Canadian Legion branches and help them deliver the important services and programs they provide.

To learn more about the Remembrance Day Rally for Veterans, click here.

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