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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𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍'𝐒 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐘 𝐕𝐀𝐍!

️🎉 Lifestart Foundation is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Thuy Van, one of our exceptional Education Scholarship recipients.

A dedicated student at Le Thanh Tong High School for Gifted Students, Van majors in Geography and embodies what it means to be a well-rounded student. She recently completed Year 10 with an impressive GPA of 9.4, ranking 1st in her class and 2nd across the entire Year 10 cohort at her school.

Van also shone in multiple academic competitions, earning:

🥇 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 in Geography at the 2025 Quang Nam Provincial Contest for Excellent Students

🏅 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 in Geography at the 2025 Traditional April 30th Southern Region Olympic Competition – a prestigious event that gathers top high school students from across southern, central, and Central Highlands regions of Vietnam. Since its inception in 1995, this competition has been hosted by Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted in Ho Chi Minh City.

These accomplishments are even more remarkable given Van’s challenging personal circumstances. She lives with her mother and younger brother. Her mother, the sole breadwinner, works long hours selling vegetables and assisting at a food stall to support her children’s education - despite frequent illness and an unstable income.

Van’s success is built on her unwavering self-discipline and determination. She studies independently for 6-7 hours each day, supported by her mother’s sacrifices and the vital assistance of the Lifestart Foundation Scholarship.

We are deeply inspired by Van’s resilience and commitment. Her story is a powerful reminder of how access to education can transform lives, particularly for young women in developing countries. Every girl who is educated is one less woman at risk in the future.

Congratulations, Van! We can’t wait to see all that you will achieve next.

Please click on the links below to read more about Van:

🔸Introducing Van – A new LSF Education Scholarship student: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=810189361141311&set=a.628466192646963

🔸Introducing new Lifestart Foundation scholarship students: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=737693378390910&set=a.628466192646963

🔸Entering Le Thanh Tong High school for Gifted students:
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=898431102317136&set=a.628466192646963

🔸Supply Donation for Van, Trieu and Duyen: www.facebook.com/TheLifestartFoundation/posts/749904543836460

🔸A hamper box donation for Van: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=870737278419852&set=a.628466192646963

Liking our page or sharing and liking this post will help to spread the word.

If you like and support what Lifestart Foundation is doing across so many projects please consider a donation, joining our Monthly Members Club, or running a fundraising event for us www.lifestartfoundation.org.au

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