Help to light up Legacy

As Legacy Australia prepares to celebrate 100 years, the non-profit is calling on those with a Legacy or Defence connection to be a part of the Centenary Torch Relay as a torch bearer.

The concept of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023, presented by Defence Health, has been identified as a once in a lifetime opportunity, as Legacy commemorates its centenary year.

The relay is a six-month campaign, with satellite events (relays), beginning in Pozieres France – where the Promise that inspired Legacy’s founding was made – on ANZAC Day 2023.

The Promise, made in Pozieres from a soldier to his dying mate, was: “I’ll look after the missus and the kids”.

That Promise has been revered since the first Legacy Club was established in Melbourne in 1923.

From Pozieres, the Relay will continue through to the city of London, before returning home to Australia, landing in Perth, Western Australia in May 2023.

The Relay will then go across Australia, visiting all 45 Legacy Club locations throughout the country in towns and cities, before concluding in Melbourne in October 2023.

The Torch will travel 55,000 km, through 100 stops, carried by approximately 1,500 torch bearers along with over 2,000 volunteers.

The symbol of Legacy is a torch, that signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country.

To be part of history with this once in a life-time opportunity to become part of #LegacysLegacy to be a Centenary Torch Bearer and/or volunteer, visit www.legacytorchrelay.com.au, or download the Legacy 100th Torch Relay mobile app.