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๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ
๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐จ๐ค ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ (๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐)
The Lifestart Foundation team is profoundly grateful for the unwavering support of Dr. Wong's Trust. His kindness and enduring legacy, preserved through the provisions of his will, ensure that his philanthropic work continues to fund meaningful projects well into the future.
Thanks to Dr. Wongโs extraordinary generosity, the Lifestart Foundation has awarded ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ in his name, including ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ, ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ, and ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ. Among the scholarship recipients, ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ are currently completing their residency programs.
Even in his passing, Dr. Wongโs generosity of spirit continues to leave a lasting and transformative impact.
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๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐จ๐ค ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ (๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐)
Born in China in 1931 to pharmacist parents, Dr. Geok Hua Wong endured significant challenges early in life. Amidst political turmoil and war, his family relocated to Singapore around 1940. During the Japanese occupation of Singapore in 1942, Dr. Wong, then just 12 years old, and his parents were detained in Changi Prison. Despite the hardships of internment, Dr. Wong cultivated a deep passion for learning, using every resource available to him.
After their release in 1945, Dr. Wong spent a few years in Singapore before traveling alone to Melbourne in 1949 at the age of 18 to pursue higher education. He graduated as a doctor from the University of Melbourne in 1955 and later specialized in Psychiatry. Over a distinguished career spanning public hospitals and private practice, Dr. Wong also provided expert testimony in high-profile criminal cases.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Wong was a devoted patron of the arts, with his name inscribed as a major donor at the National Gallery of Victoria. Following his passing in 2015, a Trust was established to continue his legacy of generosity.
The Trust supports initiatives that align with Dr. Wongโs vision of benefiting the community through measurable outcomes.
Dr. Wongโs legacy lives on through the Trustโs continued commitment to meaningful philanthropy, honoring his lifelong dedication to community, health, and the arts.
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๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐
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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.
#LegacyGiving #LeaveALegacy #SupportChange #LifestartFoundation #MakeADifference
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๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐จ๐ค ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ (๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐) The Lifestart Foundation team is profoundly grateful for the unwavering support of Dr. Wongs Trust. His kindness and enduring legacy, preserved through the provisions of his will, ensure that his philanthropic work continues to fund meaningful projects well into the future. Thanks to Dr. Wongโs extraordinary generosity, the Lifestart Foundation has awarded ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ in his name, including ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ, ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ, and ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ. Among the scholarship recipients, ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ are currently completing their residency programs. Even in his passing, Dr. Wongโs generosity of spirit continues to leave a lasting and transformative impact. ----------
๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐จ๐ค ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ (๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐) Born in China in 1931 to pharmacist parents, Dr. Geok Hua Wong endured significant challenges early in life. Amidst political turmoil and war, his family relocated to Singapore around 1940. During the Japanese occupation of Singapore in 1942, Dr. Wong, then just 12 years old, and his parents were detained in Changi Prison. Despite the hardships of internment, Dr. Wong cultivated a deep passion for learning, using every resource available to him. After their release in 1945, Dr. Wong spent a few years in Singapore before traveling alone to Melbourne in 1949 at the age of 18 to pursue higher education. He graduated as a doctor from the University of Melbourne in 1955 and later specialized in Psychiatry. Over a distinguished career spanning public hospitals and private practice, Dr. Wong also provided expert testimony in high-profile criminal cases. Beyond his medical career, Dr. Wong was a devoted patron of the arts, with his name inscribed as a major donor at the National Gallery of Victoria. Following his passing in 2015, a Trust was established to continue his legacy of generosity. The Trust supports initiatives that align with Dr. Wongโs vision of benefiting the community through measurable outcomes. Dr. Wongโs legacy lives on through the Trustโs continued commitment to meaningful philanthropy, honoring his lifelong dedication to community, health, and the arts. ----------
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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-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/486454689_1066967585463486_6700621124576704942_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=13d280&_nc_eui2=AeEK0zlOIJIWt_NWQbXrieCpWQOVBwCo7V1ZA5UHAKjtXRKXyLA9cIpy_0wsvvfdBT2uQAPq3NMPrRC3Wa5TmfVh&_nc_ohc=DFnK3x-DoHgQ7kNvwF2i0j6&_nc_oc=AdrKA5UDtXZyZwg9kQvpoc633avFkyYsxuO_QUnnv2QlURXHGbHJLsQkvAEdLR5KBsbdZUFNxEmarkhMn6JtmHyw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&edm=AKK4YLsEAAAA&_nc_gid=eRH6mJnw6xImH3icOai0ew&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFk_L8qBQdckBJ5Mg6bamJkh2JsxQZD2GREDPb41G-Gn2qYclMcDod37wvR9QjxfmShhHg_REyxbw&oh=00_Afyj_gzCYZgic7TYjJX0fszHqJfob-i7tZ_tb2CXrMG9ww&oe=69CBB2F5)
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Certificates include:
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Today, weโre delighted to introduce you to Uyen, one of the dedicated team members at Lifestart Foundation.
Uyen has been a member of the Lifestart Foundation team for the past five years. Her multifaceted role includes mentoring and teaching English to our scholarship students, managing administrative tasks, handling social media and press releases, capturing project moments through photography, and supporting our In-Country Manager with the implementation of key initiatives.
๐๐ฒ๐๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ซ, ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐, whose unwavering spirit of philanthropy continually drives her to give her very best. Working alongside Karen has been a transformative experience โ Uyen has learned so much and grown in ways she never imagined.
Watching our students - a group marked by resilience and determination - achieve their goals fuels Uyenโs own passion for lifelong learning and disciplined growth. Sheโs proud to be part of a team that truly uplifts communities, and she remains committed to empowering the next generation toward a brighter future.
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ:
- โIt doesnโt feel like a workplace - it feels like family.โ
- โWeโre supportive and always ready to help one another.โ
- โEveryone of us is friendly, encouraging, and ready to lift each other up.โ
- โWeโre united by our shared passion to make a difference.โ
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐๐?
Despite Vietnamโs rapid development, she knows many families still face extreme hardship. Education and community projects, she believes, open doors to opportunity - and being part of that mission gives her a powerful sense of purpose. For Uyen, it isnโt just work; itโs a way to โpay it forward,โ grow alongside her community, and bring lasting change - even through small actions.
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ง?
Seeing our scholarship students flourish - growing, achieving, and thriving - is what makes it all worthwhile. She lives every day with the dream of helping the youth of her hometown, and of Central Vietnam more broadly, to overcome challenges and create brighter futures.
Thank you, Uyen, for your heart, passion, and dedication. Weโre honoured to have you on the team! ๐
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