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Junior Legatee Camp, Moss Vale 2012
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A trip to Jamberoo was just one of the activities experienced by Junior Legatees who attended camp at the Legacy Holiday House at Moss Vale as part of their summer holiday.
Go-karting, tobogganing and water fun was on the schedule and the youngsters took to it all, well, like ducks to water! For their day at Jamberoo they were joined by soldiers from the 17th Signals Regiment whose enthusiasm was contagious.
The camps give the Junior Legatees time to make friends with other children who face many of the same
challenges they do.
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Day with the Navy, December 2011
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A group of students who had sold badges during Legacy Week were treated by the Royal Australian Navy to a day aboard HMAS Darwin early in December.
Also on board were 200 crew who showed the students some aspects of their work.
Starting with a scenic cruise down Sydney Harbour, it was then out through the heads to the smooth open sea.
The students watched a firearms demonstration, inspected the helicopter, toured the female sailors quarters, had an overview of the operations room, watched a missile loading demonstration and viewed a RAZ demonstration where another navy ship comes abeam and connects to the ship to transfer fuel etc.
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Fundraising for Legacy, November 2011
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Volunteers for Legacy show that the humble sausage sizzle rightly deserves its place as a winner at fundraising events.
Above left: Legatees Geoff Luck and Jeff Lowe cooked up a storm at the annual Legacy fundraising Day at Monash Country Club at Elanore Heights on Sydney's northern beaches. The club, which is named after Lieutenant General Sir John Monash, has been assisting Legacy for many years.
Above centre: On Remembrance Day, RailCorp staff sizzled away at Central Station for their staff while
raising money for Legacy.
Above right: It was glamour plus when Air Commodore Gary Martin hosted the 2011 RAAF Base Richmond Community Tea. Attendees included representatives of Federal, State and Local Government, local state agencies, business leaders, and community bodies. They used the day to raise funds for Sydney Legacy.
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Legacy Week - Sunday 28 August to Saturday 3 September 2011
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Legacy Week was launched nationally on Monday, August 29 at The Cenotaph in Sydney's Martin Place.
The Governor General Quentin Bryce AC and the Governor of New South Wales Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO, joined government and military dignitaries and members of the Legacy family and supporters.
Mrs Madeleine Nelson and Ms Tess Crane laid a wreath on behalf of war widows, Taleah and Jacob Till laid a wreath with the Governor General on behalf of Junior Legatees and Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith and Corporal Mark Donaldson laid wreaths on behalf of fallen and serving members of the armed forces.
Volunteers including school children and members of the Australian Defence Force sold badges throughout the week, culminating in Badge Day on Friday, September 2.
We thank the Commonwealth Bank, Thales, Tesltra, Australia Post, Invocare, BWS and Dan Murphy outlets, stores and offices who sold badges for Legacy.
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This year an MP3 Telstra Legacy Songs Badge was launched and it is atill available from Sydney Legacy for $15 plus $5 postage. Phone 9248 9013.
One hundred per cent of the funds donated by the public to Sydney Legacy are spent on welfare for the families of deceased veterans.
Maintaining Sydney Legacy's support for the families requires an increasing amount of money to provide advocacy to obtain pension entitlements, assistance in seeking medical treatment, children's education and personal development, widow's and children's hoilidays and widows' and dependants' social clubs including social clubs for people with a disability.
Phone Sydney Legacy on 9248 9000 for more information on volunteering or 1800 Legacy (1800 534 229) to donate.
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Trekking Kokoda, July 2011
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Legacy supporters Darren, Dannielle, Paul and Cameron are on one of the hardest treks in the world…
“The Kokoda Track" through the jungles of Papua New Guinea.
They will trek 96kms over eight days, following in the footsteps Australian soldiers who made this journey
many years ago.
They are trekking with General Peter Cosgrove AC MC as well as 20 injured soldiers from the Afghanistan war including Damien Thomlinson who lost both his legs from a road side bomb. Damien supported Sydney Legacy as navigator with Team Legacy Assist in April, see their story below.
The Kokoda Track is a test of physical and mental strength as there is steep terrain, mud and raging rivers to cross. Whatever they face is a transformational and memorable journey.
Their trek will covered in full by Channel 7's Sunday Night program hosted by Mike Munroe.
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Sydney Legacy Vice President Eric Easterbrook completed the Kokoda Trek in June. It was everything and
more than he expected and his wishes go with those who are now on the trek.
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Denali Ascent, June - July 2011
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When Darren Wise and Shane Pophfer completed their latest challenge, they advised Sydney Legacy with a simple text message "woo hoo on the summit of Denali".
The few moments they had atop the mountain were spent taking it all in and making wure they had a photo with the Legacy banner they carried with them.
They raised funds for Sydney Legacy as they ascended Denali, stopping at camps at 11,200, 14,200 and 17,200 feet before the final assault to 20,320 feet - 6194m.
The duo, former members of 3rd Battalion, had already climbed Kosciuzsko, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua and Elbrus and having conquered Denali will make plans to tackle Mt Vinson in Antarctica and then Everest.
``We would like nothing more than to raise funds to ensure Legacy continues to provide a valuable service to the families of our fallen servicemen and women,'' they said.
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Click here to read what a Legatee does - Anzac Day story from the Daily Telegraph.
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More articles on what Legacy does - Sydney Morning Herald videos on Victoria Hopkins and Legatee Gary Pearson.
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| Team Legacy Assist took partin TARGA Tasmania, a six day classic car rally held
from 6 to 11 April 2011. While undertaking the challenge of completing this event , the team
raised funds* for Legacy and the Commando Welfare Trust.
A last minute change meant Pte Damian Thomlinson, pictured below, took over as team navigator for the
driver, a serving member of the Australian Defence Force.
Pte Thomlinson is a double amputee, having lost his legs by a Taliban bomb blast two years ago. His incredible
courage and determination sees him take on life's challenges head on - so navigating a Datsun 240Z
through the wilds of Tasmania was just another adventure.
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PteThomlinson, having been on the receiving side after suffering severe injuries, is keen to support Legacy and the Commando Welfare Trust.
"Both Legacy and the Commando Welfare Trust do a fantastic job in supporting and assisting the families of soldiers who have fallen or soldiers who have returned with major injuries such as those I incurred in Afghanistan,'' he said.
Team Legacy Assist includes serving members of the Australian Defence Force and Qantas employee Pearce Gibbons. The Team used their own time and resources to prepare and transport the car - we are all grateful for their support and wish them well!
* All funds raised will be split equally between Legacy and the Commando Welfare Trust.
| Click here to support Team Legacy Assist
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