Buy badge, bear to help Legacy

This became known as The Promise – and it is still kept today.
Since then Legacy has helped hundreds of thousands of Australian widows, families and children of soldiers who have lost their lives or health during or following service in all conflicts since then to Iraq.
Originally, it was returned servicemen who took this duty of caring for and supporting widows and children.
They later became known as Legatees and were joined by others who had benefited from their support, including former Sefton resident Daniel Forrest who was 17 when his World War 2 veteran father passed away.
Legacy swung into action to provide emotional and financial support to Daniel, his sister, brother and mother.
“Legacy helped me with university costs and it was great knowing they were always there if you needed anything, even a friendly chat,” Daniel said.
“After I finished uni and got going in my career a few years ago, I thought I could give back as a volunteer Legatee and help others as I’d been helped.”
Daniel is now part of the Community Visitors Scheme, visiting widows and providing emotional support and helping out with administrative tasks or whatever their needs are.
He’s also encouraging everyone to buy a Legacy Badge or Bear during Legacy Week, August 30-September 5, with sales available at Bankstown Sports Club, Birrong Sports Club or legacyshop.com.au