While the final count was still underway late yesterday, Legacy Bathurst publicity officer Paul Favero said organisers were overwhelmed by the support they received.

“Everyone was fantastic,” he said.

“From all the schools who participated to the response we received from the public, it was great. We are certainly on par with last year.”

Mr Favero said it was heartening that every senior school in Bathurst was involved in the day.

“It was excellent team work, we all came together,” he said.

Yesterday’s Legacy Badge Day is the major fundraising event for Legacy Australia, and aimed to raise both awareness and funds for the families of incapacitated and deceased veterans. 

Mr Favero said Legacy Badge Day was held in cities and towns across the country and was supported by the young and old.

He said the funds raised from Legacy Week help Legacy continue to assist about 90,000 widows and 1900 children and people with disabilities with essential services such as counselling, special housing, medical, advocacy and social support. In Bathurst alone, Legacy assists about 260 Legatees.