Poppy Day money helps soldier's wife fight for life-changing surgeryThe woman is no longer in pain and is now exploring IVF treatment. Poppy Day funds have helped a Canterbury soldier's wife get life-changing surgery. The woman, who did not want to be named, was in a legal battle with ACC over whether it should pay for her surgery. READ MORE:* US Marines pitch in to pump up donations on Poppy Day* Port Hills sapling replanting project aided by Anzac volunteers* Pledging time to volunteer on Anzac Day"I almost died, unfortunately." "The RSA are really great at not just looking after the soldier, but the soldier's family," the woman said.

Source: Stuff April 23, 2017 04:07 UTC