Lockheed Martin Australia is proud to announce a sponsorship partnership with Legacy Australia in support of the charity’s centennial commemorations in 2023. The sponsorship will directly support a series of Centenary Community Days to take place around Australia in 2023 as part of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay, presented by Defence Health. The Relay will start in Pozieres, France on Anzac Day 2023 and travel 55,000 km to London, Perth and all around Australia before finishing at The Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance on October 13 2023.
Lockheed Martin Australia Chief Executive Warren McDonald said “We are pleased to announce this sponsorship partnership to help commemorate Legacy Australia’s centennial in 2023. We look forward to continuing to play a part in supporting the important and enduring work of Legacy in honouring their promise to protect the partners and children of veterans who gave their lives or health in recognised military service. Our contribution and proud involvement with the Centenary Community Days will assist in continuing Legacy’s important work supporting veterans’ families in communities throughout Australia. At Lockheed Martin Australia we remain deeply committed to the well-being of our military community. This commitment is shared by many of our employees who regularly take part in volunteer networking opportunities to support community events such as this throughout the year,” he said.
Legacy’s Centenary is an important commemoration for Australia. It recognises the sacrifice of so many families over the past century as well as the efforts of countless volunteers who have supported them throughout grief and hardship. Eric Easterbrook, chairman, Legacy Australia, said “It’s great to have Lockheed Martin on board for the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023 as one of our corporate partners. The Legacy Centenary Community Days will be another great addition to the Relay event for families and their children during this historic year.”