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LEGION REPORT: Denis Robitaille wins the Branch 265 Chase the Ace prize
Submitted by Jean Gervais, communications manager, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265
It was during the 41st drawing of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265 Chase the Ace that a winner was finally announced, on June 12.
The winner is Denis Robitaille, who took home a prize of $14,944.
This fundraising event was organized to benefit the Charles-Forbes Fund, which ensures the branch’s long-term survival. This is an important initiative for the volunteers of Branch 265, whose mission is to ensure the well-being of veterans and their families.
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