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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The relay is a six-month campaign, with satellite events (relays), beginning in Pozieres France \u2013 where the Promise that inspired Legacy\u2019s founding was made \u2013 on ANZAC Day 2023.<\/p>\n
The Promise, made in Pozieres from a soldier to his dying mate, was: \u201cI\u2019ll look after the missus and the kids\u201d.<\/p>\n
That Promise has been revered since the first Legacy Club was established in Melbourne in 1923.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The Torch will travel 55,000 km, through 100 stops, carried by approximately 1,500 torch bearers along with over 2,000 volunteers.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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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 […]<\/p>\n