COVID-19 orders and lockdowns have cruelled a number of events over the 18 months - the latest is Legacy Badge Week.
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It's this week that Legacy's volunteers are out selling badges, uniformed bears and other Legacy merchandise, to raise much needed funds to continue its wonderful work in supporting the widows, widowers and children whose loved ones have served our country.
Unfortunately COVID restrictions have seen an end to the usual face-to-face selling, often usually at many local supermarkets and other outlets. But you can still support Legacy via a newly developed online portal, which includes a special QR Code facility.
"Due to the resurgence of COVID-19 in NSW, the lockdowns, restrictions, and the safety and health of our volunteers, beneficiaries and the general community, we have again been forced to cancel all face-to-face Legacy Badge Week fundraising initiatives," said Nowra Legacy chairman Allan Nolan.
This year's focus is on Little Badge: Big Impact - the notion that even the smallest of donations will have a real and heartwarming impact on our veterans' families.
"It might only be a little badge but it can make a big impact," Mr Nolan said.
"The Legacy badge is a special emblem of support for our veterans' families, symbolising our nation's greatest values of mateship, compassion and courage.
"Your support can do so much to help a veterans' family.
"We operate by donations and bequeaths - selling badges, merchandise and bears is a large part of our fundraising efforts, which is why it is so important."
Donation Line: Call 1800 LEGACY (534 229) Merchandise: www.legacyshop.com.au. A QR Code Donation is also available which will take you to the www.legacy.com.au/donate/.