Michael “The Legg” Manion was known for his warmth, generosity and love of the wool industry. His friends and colleagues created the Foundation to carry that spirit forward.
THE PERSON BEHIND THE FOUNDATION
Michael was a larger than life, gregarious person who had much empathy for people. He affectionately carried the nick name “The Legg” and will always be remembered as one of the wool industry’s great personalities.
Michael’s lifetime passion was the wool industry and everyone involved in it. Legg always went out of his way to mentor and help young people in the trade.
Michael Manion passed away on Sunday 27 July 2014, after a short battle with cancer. He was only 61.
Michael’s passing inspired his colleagues, peers and mates to ensure that the Legg’s premature end was not for without an ongoing legacy to the greater wool and agricultural industry.
We really want to make a big impact raising funds for the rural community.
The Michael Manion Wool Industry Foundation (MMWIF) runs several fundraising events each year within the wool industry but welcome any donations from the greater farming and agricultural community.
People on the land can find it tough at times – they’re at the mercy of the gods and sometimes children suffer because of it.
This Foundation is here to support rural families in need due to the likes of illness or accidents.
HE WAS known as a ‘Trojan’ in the wool industry and now the late Michael Manion’s name will be perpetuated with a foundation set up by his peers to assist rural people in need.
Read more in “Manions Legacy Lives On” | Jan 2015
Michael was in the wool trade for 43 years as a wool-buyer and inspired a lot of people around him, including looking after young wool-buyers just starting outKen Stock, friend and past MMWIF Chairman
Charity Auctions held across the nation have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars which have been distributed amongst rural families in need of assistance due to illness or accidents.
Events held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground have been attended by wool exporters from across the country who will bid on bales, some consisting of top-line Merino fleeces, which have been donated to the fundraiser by wool exporters and brokers.
The Foundation has a long history of raising money for charities such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Royal Children’s Hospital appeal and has contributed $50,000 to Epilepsy Victoria over many years.
Charity Auctions held nationwide.
WOOL INDUSTRY SUPPORT
A foundation built around helping others.
MICHAEL’S LEGACY TODAY
The Michael Manion Wool Industry Foundation was established in 2015 as a support service for rural families and children in need. The wool community raises funds, shares stories and responds when families face illness, accidents and other difficult circumstances.
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