Vera Walker had struggled for years to get her overgrown backyard brought under control. After a Legacy advocate nominated her for help and a visit was arranged, more than 20 soldiers arrived to clear it. [V1]
ABC Capricornia reported that the team trimmed, weeded and removed old structures. Vera, 90 at the time of the report, joked that there was now room to “have a jazz waltz”. She had also hired a gardener to maintain the space. [V1]
That last detail changes how we read the story. The big job made the ongoing job manageable.
Nearby, Colleen Platten also received a garden makeover through Legacy’s Backyard Assist program. The ABC reported that she volunteered with Legacy herself, organising lunches and workshops. [V1]
People do not fit neatly into permanent groups of helpers and people who need help. Sometimes they are both.