𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬! 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠

Recently, Lifestart Foundation has donated a brand new Kindle to one of our outstanding scholarship students, Trang who is currently studying General Medicine at Hue University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy.

Trang comes from a disadvantaged family. Sadly, Trang's father was recently diagnosed with serious health issues, adding further financial strain on her family.

Trang has shown exceptional dedication and commitment to her studies, and this generous gift from Lifestart Foundation will undoubtedly enhance her learning experience. Before receiving the Kindle, Trang encountered challenges in accessing educational resources. Relying on her mobile phone posed significant difficulties as the small screen made reading books and medical materials difficult. With the Kindle, Trang will have access to a vast library of digital books, resources, and educational materials right at her fingertips.

Trang feels incredibly lucky to receive this Kindle. The Kindle is a convenient and eye-friendly device that greatly supports her in reading books. She also uses it to read study materials and textbooks. The device has a translation feature, so she uses it to read English books as well. Trang is immensely grateful to Lifestart Foundation for the continuous support and investment in the education of disadvantaged students like her.

Lifestart Foundation hopes this Kindle will open up new opportunities for Trang to expand her horizons, and continue to excel in her academic journey.

In this round, Lifestart Foundation has awarded a total of six Kindle E-readers to support Trang and other students in their educational pursuits. As we share Trang's story, we will continue to update you on other deserving recipients who benefit from these electronic devices.

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️🎉 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐃𝐑. 𝐓𝐀𝐌'𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 ️🎉

👏The Lifestart Foundation is proud to share the success story of Dr. Tam, a recipient of the Lifestart Foundation General Medical Scholarship since 2021. She has recently reached a major milestone by graduating from Danang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy, achieving a Distinction degree - an accomplishment that marks a significant step in her journey toward a bright and promising future.

👩🏻‍⚕️Currently, Dr. Tam is completing her 12-month internship to obtain her medical license at Dak Nong General Hospital, where she is determined to advance in her medical career.

✨Growing up in an extremely disadvantaged family, Dr. Tam’s life was profoundly changed by the Lifestart Foundation medical scholarship she received. It sparked her determination to excel academically, offering hope and new opportunities for both Tam and her family.

🤩It has been a true pleasure for Lifestart Foundation to support Dr. Tam throughout her educational journey and to witness her growth into a skilled young doctor. Congratulations again, Dr. Tam - we wish you every success in your career path!

📩To further illustrate the positive impact of our scholarship program, we would like to share a heartfelt letter of gratitude written by Dr. Tam upon her graduation. We invite you to read her inspiring message.

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🪶𝐃𝐑. 𝐓𝐀𝐌’𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑:

Dear Ms. Karen and the Lifestart Foundation team,

My name is Nguyen Thanh Tam, and I have recently graduated from Danang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy with a degree in General Medicine. Today, I am extremely delighted to tell you about all my studies and my life in the second semester of my final year as well as my plans after graduation.

My second semester of sixth year commenced in December 2023, ended in May 2024 and consisted of two subjects: Graduation Internship with 4 credits and Graduation Thesis with 10 credits.

Regarding the Graduation Internship, I had the opportunity to work at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Danang Women and Children’s Hospital for six weeks. During this time, I learned a great deal about this area of medicine such as how to comprehensively approach critically ill children, in addition to receiving numerous suggestions and guidance from the doctors in the department. After the internship ended, I found I had made significant progress, gaining a comprehensive perspective as an emergency and critical care doctor. I also learned about and practiced basic and advanced emergency care, and improved my teamwork and presentation skills.

In terms of the Graduation Thesis, I focused on the Surgery specialty, under the guidance of Dr. Dang Van Thoi, a highly experienced and dedicated teacher. This opportunity allowed me to understand, conduct and complete a thorough thesis report. I achieved an Excellent grade for the second semester, with a GPA of 4.0 out of a possible 4.0 or 9.43 out of a possible 10.0.

After a six-year journey, I have recently completed the Doctor of General Medicine program at Danang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy, and I received my graduation degree certificate. My academic results over the 6 years are as follows: my cumulative GPA for the entire course is 3.54/4.0, and I graduated with a Distinction degree. With these results, I am satisfied with my effort and hard work over the past years.

However, the path to achieving this milestone was not without challenges, as my family’s financial struggles presented significant obstacles to my studies.

Prior to receiving the Lifestart Foundation scholarship, my studies faced many difficulties due to my family's financial constraints. The cost of studying in Danang city was overwhelming. My family, consisting of five members, is a farming household and my parents work all year round. My older brother has been staying and working in Ho Chi Minh City after graduating from university, and my sister has a family of her own. My parents' health is not good and in 2018, my father became seriously ill, incurring significant treatment costs. After the treatment, his health deteriorated greatly, and the heavy farm work became too strenuous for him. My mother, who suffers from bone and joint diseases as well as severe back and knee pain due to arduous work, took on the responsibility for all the work herself.

At that time, my family was classified as a poor household in the commune. I worried a great deal, sometimes doubting whether my path studying Medicine was the right choice, given the high costs and time involved. To support my parents, I worked part-time as a tutor for 6th-grade students with three classes a week. However, in my third year, my study schedule became increasingly hectic, so I had to stop this job. During that academic year, my university informed me about the Lifestart Foundation scholarship and guided me through the application process very thoroughly. I was fortunate that my application was accepted, and I was invited for an interview at the Lifestart Foundation office in Hoi An.

I was extremely surprised and overjoyed upon learning that I had been chosen for a Lifestart Foundation medical scholarship. I then immediately informed my family, who were also deeply moved by this news. At that moment, I felt incredibly fortunate as I realized that I would now have the support of Lifestart Foundation to accompany me through the challenging path of medical education.

The scholarship from Lifestart Foundation has motivated me greatly in my studies and life. Thanks to this support, I did not have to work part-time to cover expenses during my free time; instead, I could dedicate all my time to studying. I strived every day not to let down Ms. Karen and the whole Lifestart Foundation team who have put their faith in me. Since getting to know Lifestart Foundation, I have met many outstanding individuals, each with unique circumstances, but all of them carrying a positive energy, always looking forward and always having clear life goals. As such, I have learned a lot from everyone.

With the guidance of the Lifestart Foundation team, I set goals for each semester and created a schedule that balanced my studies and other life activities. I could share all my difficulties and questions, and they always gave me the most helpful advice. My family has also changed a great deal for the better. The financial burden has been eased, and my parents have fewer worries meaning they now can focus on their farming work and pay more attention to their health.

Without the support of the scholarship from Lifestart Foundation, I would have faced many difficulties, both materially and mentally, over the past years. My time for studying would have been insufficient, and I would have been burdened by the pressures of the academic program as well as the increasing tuition fees each year. Consequently, my final academic results would not have been as good as they are today. This scholarship not only alleviated my financial burdens but also gave me the confidence to plan for my future career with greater clarity and determination.

My career plan after graduation is to obtain a medical practice license before 2026. I will complete the 12-month internship required for the medical practice license at Dak Nong General Hospital, my hometown’s hospital. After that, depending on the needs of the hospital and whether there are any jobs available, I may apply for further advanced studies. If I am able to choose a specialty, I wish to work in Paediatrics because during my studies, I had the opportunity to interact with many paediatric patients. I find treating children to be very joyful and fulfilling; seeing their innocent smiles when their condition improves gives me a lot of motivation to study and enhance my professional knowledge.

In closing, I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Karen and the Lifestart Foundation for your unwavering support throughout my medical school journey. The 6 years of studying were challenging, but I was truly fortunate to have the support of the Lifestart Foundation scholarship. I’ll always be deeply grateful to Ms. Karen and the team at Lifestart Foundation for your dedicated help. I hope that in my upcoming job I can help myself, my family and many patients in my hometown.

Yours sincerely,
Nguyen Thanh Tam

👉You can read more about Tam here:

🔸LSF awards a new round of medical scholarships: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3763527207026104&set=a.485561648156026

🔸Introducing Tam: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4336864243025728&set=a.485561648156026

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𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: www.lifestartfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/University-Students-update-January-2025...

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𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫
𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥 (𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟕–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒)

The Lifestart Foundation team extends its heartfelt gratitude to Don Cracknell for his steadfast support and remarkable generosity. His kindness and enduring legacy will continue to fund transformative projects that uplift communities and change lives.

Don’s connection to Vietnam began when his daughter-in-law volunteered as a physiotherapist with the Lifestart Foundation many years ago. This sparked a deep interest in the country and its people, particularly those facing significant disadvantage. Over the years, Don became a committed supporter of Lifestart’s initiatives, visiting Vietnam several times and forming a heartfelt bond with its culture and people.

Through Lifestart Foundation, Don dedicated himself to improving the lives of families and students by funding vital initiatives in housing, transport, and education. His extraordinary contributions include:

🔸160 emergency relief hampers for families in need
🔸63 bicycles and 3 electric bikes for improved mobility
🔸2 clean water systems for access to safe drinking water for hundreds of children and families
🔸5 kitchen and bathroom projects for families lacking basic facilities
🔸Supporting one General Medicine student through university to graduation

Don’s life journey was just as remarkable. Raised in and around Melbourne, he trained as an electrician with the Railways before pursuing studies in Christian Education and Theology. After marrying his wife, Meryl, in 1964, Don dedicated nine years to mission work in Papua New Guinea. Upon returning to Australia in 1977, he served in various parishes with the Uniting Church, focusing on Christian education and ministry. In 2013, Don retired to Warragul, Victoria, where he continued to inspire others with his compassion and dedication.

Even in his passing, Don’s generosity of spirit endures, leaving a legacy of hope and transformation that will touch countless lives for years to come.

With gratitude and respect,
The Lifestart Foundation Team

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🌟 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐂𝐘, 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 🌟

Dear Lifestart Foundation Community,

We invite you to leave a lasting impact by considering a bequest to Lifestart Foundation in your will. Your generosity can ensure that our mission continues to thrive, leaving a legacy of positive change for generations to come.

💙 Why Choose a Bequest? A bequest is a powerful way to support Lifestart Foundation. By including us in your will, you contribute to building a better future for those in need.

📜 How to Include Lifestart Foundation in Your Will:
1️⃣ Speak to your legal advisor to ensure your wishes are accurately reflected.
2️⃣ Specify Lifestart Foundation's details: [Include Lifestart Foundations legal name, address, and any specific instructions].
3️⃣ Let us know! We would love to express our gratitude and welcome you to our Legacy Circle.

🙏 Thank you for being the heartbeat of Lifestart Foundation. Together, we can create a legacy of compassion and change.

For more information or to notify us of your bequest, please visit www.lifestartfoundation.org.au or contact us directly.

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