Buddy Poppies being handed out by Cheney VFW to celebrate 25th anniversary

Cheney Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year by handing out Buddy Poppies. The symbolic poppy is made by wounded veterans in VA hospitals and has made appearances at local events like Mayfest and the Memorial Day Ceremony at Fairview Cemetery so far this year.

The next event that Buddy Poppies will be distributed at will be the Cheney Rodeo parade and the rodeo opening ceremony.

Poppies are sold by donations only and 100 percent of the money collected goes to a"Relief Fund" where it is used for veterans in distress in the Cheney-Medical Lake area.

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