MEDIA ALERT! FEDERAL MINISTER FOR VETERAN AFFAIRS ANDREW GEE AT THE MELBOURNE SHRINE TOMORROW 11am WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL
Announcement posted by Markson Sparks! 19 Apr 2022
MEDIA ALERT! FEDERAL MINISTER FOR VETERAN AFFAIRS ANDREW GEE AT THE MELBOURNE SHRINE TOMORROW 11am WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL
The Federal Minister for Veterans’ Affairs The Hon. Andrew Gee MP will announce a $400,000.00 grant for The 2023 Legacy Centenary Commemoration at the official launch of The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023, presented by Defence Health. This will be held at the Shrine of Remembrance, Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne at 11am on Wednesday 20th April 2022.
- 55,000 KM WORLD’S LONGEST TORCH RELAY FOR LEGACY’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY
- THE HON. DR BRENDAN NELSON AO WILL BE FIRST TORCH AMBASSADOR
- 1,500 TORCH BEARERS, 100 OFFICIAL STOPS OVER 175 DAYS ACROSS EUROPE & AUSTRALIA
- ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE ESCORT
- TORCH WILL VISIT ALL 45 LEGACY CLUBS WORLDWIDE
- THE LEGACY CENTENARY TORCH RELAY 2023 PRESENTED BY DEFENCE HEALTH
- MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WELCOME TO ATTEND THE LAUNCH AT THE SHRINE
- TO REGISTER TO CARRY THE TORCH VISIT WWW.LEGACYTORCHRELAY.COM.AU OR DOWNLOAD THE LEGACY 100 TORCH RELAY APP.
The Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson AO will be the first “ Torch Ambassador”, Melbourne born Vietnam veteran and Australia’s first King of Pop, Normie Rowe AM will perform the National Anthem, Shane Jacobson will recite the Legacy Ode and Legacy beneficiary 1972 Miss World Belinda Green OAM will MC the event featuring the unveiling of the Legacy Torch and its lighting from the Eternal Flame at the Shrine in the presence of the Chairman of Legacy Australia Eric Easterbrook OAM, CEO Defence Health Major General Gerard Fogarty, AO (Ret’d) and members of the Australian Defence Force.
Legacy has its roots in a battlefield promise, from the trenches in Pozieres, on the Western Front in World War I. That was a promise from a soldier to his dying mate, I’ll “look after the missus and the kids”; one that has been revered since the first Legacy Club was established in Melbourne in 1923.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & TO INTERVIEW THE FEDERAL MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS THE HON. ANDREW GEE MP, THE HON. DR. BRENDAN NELSON AO, NORMIE ROWE AM, BELINDA GREEN OAM, ERIC EASTERBROOK OAM OR MAJOR GENERAL GERARD FOGARTY AO (RET’D) email max@marksonsparks.com or call Max Markson 0412 501 601 or email marta@marksonsparks.com or call Marta Wiacek on 0409 292 785
Also in attendance and available for interviews are Stanley Waters the grandson of Legacy’s 1923 co-founder in 1923 Sir Stanley Savige. Legacy beneficiaries: 99 year old WWII war widow Joyce Quinn, Annabelle Wilson & 4 year old daughter Primrose, as well as Joel Sardi a quadriplegic veteran who served in Afghanistan with his family.
About Legacy Keeping the Promise Legacy is one of Australia’s oldest and most trusted charities. For almost a century we have supported the families of those who gave their life or health for our country. In the trenches on the Western Front in WWI, the Legacy promise was made by a soldier to his dying mate to “look after the missus and the kids”. Since then, Legacy has continued to support our veterans’ families and keep The Promise alive into the future. Established in 1923 in Melbourne, Australia by Sir Stanley Savige (inspired by Sir John Gellibrand), Legacy will be celebrating 100 years. The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay aims to not only commemorate the previous century, but also highlight what the future holds for the organisation. As we continue to salute their sacrifice and provide continuous care to those who have given so much, we want to honour the past, thank the present and build the future for Legacy.
About Defence Health Since 1953, Defence Health has remained true to their purpose to protect the health of those who protect our country. Defence Health are here to support the families of those who defend our country, care for those who once served, and be here for their supporters – the parents, brothers and sisters who are part of the Defence community too. The genuine connection to Defence has been, and remains, in the composition of the Defence Health Board of Directors. Many veteran or active ADF Reserve members have held governance positions with the fund, and the current Board includes the nominated representatives of the Chief of Army and Chief of Air Force. When you join Defence Health, you are more than just a name or a number. Defence Health truly listens to you and demonstrates genuine care, understanding and expertise.
Max Markson
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