General News
25 August, 2022
Legatees to hit the streets for Legacy Week fundraiser
After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, local legatees will be hitting the streets next week selling badges as part of Legacy Week, which supports the families of veterans. For almost 100 years Legacy has provided financial and social support...
After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, local legatees will be hitting the streets next week selling badges as part of Legacy Week, which supports the families of veterans.
For almost 100 years Legacy has provided financial and social support to thousands of veterans’ families in times of hardship and grief.
Legacy Week, which runs from Sunday, August 28 to Saturday, September 3 marks the organisation’s biggest fundraising time of the year, with volunteers selling badges, bears and pens within the community however due to COVID-19 lockdowns, local fundraising has been restricted for the past two years.
With Legacy Week back on track this year, local Legatee Geoff Lovett said it was important for the community to support the organisation.
“We’ve had a hiatus because of COVID so we certainly encourage everyone to come along and have a talk to us about Legacy, ask any questions and buy badges next week,” he said.
Local legatees will be selling badges, pens and other items outside newsXpress from 10 am until 3 pm next Wednesday, August 31 through to Friday, September 2 from 10 am until 3 pm each day.
The Laurel Ladies will also set up at Maryborough IGA on Friday, September 2 from 11 am until 3 pm to sell badges.
The Maryborough-St Arnaud Group of Ballarat Legacy supports around 60 widows between Maryborough and St Arnaud and legatee Michael Ritchie said the money raised by the organisation has a real impact on the lives of community members.
“The money we raise goes towards the welfare of the families of veterans we care for,” he said.
“Legacy also cares for returned servicemen from conflicts including Iraq and Afghanistan.
“We’re a sub branch of Ballarat and each year, Ballarat Legacy run a camp for children of veterans and take them to places like Sovereign Hill and out for meals.
“Legacy also support families with primary, secondary and tertiary education expenses so it is worthwhile.”
To learn more about Legacy and to make an online donation, head to www.legacy.com.au.