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Cory Schieman, the president of Legion Branch 26, has worked in Kelowna for the last two years, but has been involved with the Legion for more than a decade.

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The amount of money the Legion donates is based on the success of their poppy campaigns. But Schieman tries to give a little more every year to help with the rising costs of living.

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Schieman said that people in Kelowna interested in being involved with the Legion can visit kelownalegion.ca.