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๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฅ (๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐)
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.
Donโs 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 Lifestartโs 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:
๐ธ160 emergency relief hampers for families in need
๐ธ63 bicycles and 3 electric bikes for improved mobility
๐ธ2 clean water systems for access to safe drinking water for hundreds of children and families
๐ธ5 kitchen and bathroom projects for families lacking basic facilities
๐ธSupporting one General Medicine student through university to graduation
Donโs 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, Donโs 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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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.
๐ 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.
๐ How to Include Lifestart Foundation in Your Will:
1๏ธโฃ Speak to your legal advisor to ensure your wishes are accurately reflected.
2๏ธโฃ Specify Lifestart Foundation's details: [Include Lifestart Foundations legal name, address, and any specific instructions].
3๏ธโฃ Let us know! We would love to express our gratitude and welcome you to our Legacy Circle.
๐ 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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๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฅ (๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐) 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. Donโs 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 Lifestartโs 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: ๐ธ160 emergency relief hampers for families in need
๐ธ63 bicycles and 3 electric bikes for improved mobility
๐ธ2 clean water systems for access to safe drinking water for hundreds of children and families
๐ธ5 kitchen and bathroom projects for families lacking basic facilities
๐ธSupporting one General Medicine student through university to graduation Donโs 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, Donโs 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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๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ 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. ๐ 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. ๐ How to Include Lifestart Foundation in Your Will:
1๏ธโฃ Speak to your legal advisor to ensure your wishes are accurately reflected.
2๏ธโฃ Specify Lifestart Foundations details: [Include Lifestart Foundations legal name, address, and any specific instructions].
3๏ธโฃ Let us know! We would love to express our gratitude and welcome you to our Legacy Circle. ๐ 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. #LegacyGiving #LeaveALegacy #SupportChange #LifestartFoundation #MakeADifference](https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/486781677_1067548148738763_8527057920715879716_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeEEbLJ4IYoWZSnUxOQMhOs-VQXzawP6GG1VBfNrA_oYbT2uDLCCg1xhuf7CVrqiX9xOL6hYDwdssisLigXDKFj4&_nc_ohc=crYlN3YhVCoQ7kNvwHJkbHe&_nc_oc=AdmnVc09czz5GAmyiOTK0G5dKHJTD7xA7_bztehupKqd8Jr33rM0c_LyfYFWkGHHt2SwGaXnZGwmq4I5FCzyIFhk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=AKK4YLsEAAAA&_nc_gid=JB3W2Pha2vzn7Axc2fN1jA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQHdy9HgEQmVsS2aX13fLe5wqpvLy6ULFZfecm-7Td7_N57-OuE_36sC0I4uQ_Zg0NuE_sf1JVa0kg&oh=00_AfnoSrhPbwNraOScAk1sWDgEovHpgzamjyv9JwSMN-Spgw&oe=69532F8A)
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May peace, health, happiness, and goodwill be with you and your family not only at Christmas time but throughout the year and beyond. Thank you for your continued support over the past 26 years in helping Lifestart Foundation to grow into an organization that has helped thousands of disadvantaged people.
Wishing all of our wonderful Lifestart Foundation supporters, volunteers, and sponsors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Karen and the Lifestart Foundation team.
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Our incredible Founder, ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐, has been the heart and soul of Lifestart Foundation for the past ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ - volunteering her time, expertise, and endless passion to create lasting change.
Karen has dedicated this significant chapter of her life to improving the lives of ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ง๐๐ฆ. Her unwavering commitment has led to life-changing opportunities for so many.
In 2017, Karen was awarded the ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ (๐๐๐) in recognition of her outstanding international humanitarian work - a truly well-deserved honour. ๐ฆ๐บโจ
Want to learn more about the incredible impact Karen has made?
๐ Head over to our website to explore the many projects she has brought to life.
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Lifestart Foundation is committing a total of $20,000 raised during our emergency relief campaign. This support will be provided to hundreds of families impacted by the historic floods that struck the central region last October and November. ๐ง๏ธ๐
The Lifestart Foundation team has been working tirelessly to organize Emergency Relief Distribution Days for those affected. Recently, our team visited the home of our scholarship student Nhi, whose household items were severely damaged following a series of devastating floods. ๐๐
๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง Nhi comes from a family of six, including her mother, older sister, older brother, her twin sister, and herself. Sadly, tragedy struck when her father passed away in a traffic accident seven years ago. Since then, her mother has been the sole breadwinner, working tirelessly despite fragile health and an unstable income. She earns around 5 million VND (approximately $303 AUD) per month while also requiring regular medication, yet she never stops striving to secure a better future for her children.
After the floods, due to the familyโs home being located in a low-lying area, floodwaters rose to over 2 meters, causing severe damage to their belongings. Many essential items were swept away, including books, school supplies, and kitchen items, which were either destroyed or rendered unusable after being submerged. Their wardrobe was completely flooded, resulting in damaged clothing and ruined school uniforms. Nhiโs school bag and contents were also soaked and could no longer be used. In addition, major household appliances such as the refrigerator and washing machine were badly damaged by the floodwaters. ๐๏ธ๐ข
Thanks to the generous donations received, the familyโs immediate burden has been eased. This support has enabled them to repair parts of their home, purchase essential items, and fix damaged belongings. The images shared reflect both the extent of the damage and the recovery made possible through the kindness and generosity of our donors. ๐ฑโจ๐
Once again, we extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all the wonderful donors who made this campaign possible and incredibly successful. ๐๐
๐ Click here to read more about our latest assistance for families affected by the floods in Danang:
๐ธ Hamper Boxes Distribution:
www.facebook.com/TheLifestartFoundation/posts/pfbid0Eztp2ebqFt8b5wbBAoP8dp6Bx5dy83K5o7iXj6nn729YU...
Stay tuned for more Lifestart Foundation donation day posts, including support for housing repairs, crop replanting, and livestock repurchasing. ๐พ๐ ๐
Liking our page or sharing this post will help spread the word and extend hope to more families in need. ๐ฌ๐
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Recently, our #LifestartFoundation team made a very arduous but meaningful journey to Tra Giap, a remote mountainous commune, to deliver 200 essential gift packs to underprivileged students and families. The donations included ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐ฒ, ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐, ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๏ธ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฑ๐๐ฌ ๐ฆ valued at nearly ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐,๐๐๐,๐๐๐ (approx. ๐๐๐ $๐๐,๐๐๐).
Tra Giap is a highland commune historically part of Bac Tra My District, Quang Nam Province. Approximately 140 km from Hoi An, the area is home to Ca Dong, Co, and other ethnic minority communities who face long-term economic hardship. With high poverty rates and livelihoods mainly dependent on subsistence farming, residents continue to experience shortages of basic necessities, while students often lack access to reliable transportation and adequate learning conditions.
Through this initiative, the Lifestart Foundation extended its support beyond providing bicycles for students to travel to school safely. Families also received electric fans and warm blankets to help them cope with extreme weather conditions, ensuring comfort and protection at home. In addition, household hamper boxes supplied essential food items and daily necessities, easing financial burdens and enabling families to focus on education and rebuilding their lives.
Our team of four staff and one volunteer travelled for three and a half hours through steep, winding mountain roads to reach Tra Giap. This area had been affected by landslides and extremely poor road conditions. Despite the challenging journey, the smiles and gratitude of the students and families made every effort worthwhile.
Lifestart Foundation sincerely thanks all supporters whose contributions make these initiatives possible. Together, we continue to create opportunities, improve living conditions and bring hope to those who need it most.
Stay tuned for many more Lifestart Foundation donation day updates, where we will share detailed posts about each donation including bicycles, electric fans, warm blankets and household hamper boxes, reaching students and families in need.
๐ Your likes and shares help us reach even more communities in need.
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A special #THANKYOU to Viแปt Nam News for featuring and acknowledging this special project in your newspaper.
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Makes me proud to be associated with lifestart