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๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐†๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ง๐ž๐Ÿ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ
๐ƒ๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ค๐ง๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ (๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ•โ€“๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’)

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.

Donโ€™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 Lifestartโ€™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:

๐Ÿ”ธ160 emergency relief hampers for families in need
๐Ÿ”ธ63 bicycles and 3 electric bikes for improved mobility
๐Ÿ”ธ2 clean water systems for access to safe drinking water for hundreds of children and families
๐Ÿ”ธ5 kitchen and bathroom projects for families lacking basic facilities
๐Ÿ”ธSupporting one General Medicine student through university to graduation

Donโ€™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, Donโ€™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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๐ŸŒŸ ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐‹๐„๐†๐€๐‚๐˜, ๐“๐‡๐„๐ˆ๐‘ ๐…๐”๐“๐”๐‘๐„ ๐ŸŒŸ

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.

๐Ÿ’™ 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.

๐Ÿ“œ How to Include Lifestart Foundation in Your Will:
1๏ธโƒฃ Speak to your legal advisor to ensure your wishes are accurately reflected.
2๏ธโƒฃ Specify Lifestart Foundation's details: [Include Lifestart Foundations legal name, address, and any specific instructions].
3๏ธโƒฃ Let us know! We would love to express our gratitude and welcome you to our Legacy Circle.

๐Ÿ™ 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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๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐†๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ง๐ž๐Ÿ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ
๐ƒ๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ค๐ง๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ (๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ•โ€“๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’)  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.  Donโ€™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 Lifestartโ€™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:  ๐Ÿ”ธ160 emergency relief hampers for families in need
๐Ÿ”ธ63 bicycles and 3 electric bikes for improved mobility
๐Ÿ”ธ2 clean water systems for access to safe drinking water for hundreds of children and families
๐Ÿ”ธ5 kitchen and bathroom projects for families lacking basic facilities
๐Ÿ”ธSupporting one General Medicine student through university to graduation  Donโ€™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, Donโ€™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  ---------
๐ŸŒŸ ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐‹๐„๐†๐€๐‚๐˜, ๐“๐‡๐„๐ˆ๐‘ ๐…๐”๐“๐”๐‘๐„ ๐ŸŒŸ  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.  ๐Ÿ’™ 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.  ๐Ÿ“œ How to Include Lifestart Foundation in Your Will:
1๏ธโƒฃ Speak to your legal advisor to ensure your wishes are accurately reflected.
2๏ธโƒฃ Specify Lifestart Foundations details: [Include Lifestart Foundations legal name, address, and any specific instructions].
3๏ธโƒฃ Let us know! We would love to express our gratitude and welcome you to our Legacy Circle.  ๐Ÿ™ 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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What an inspiration, what a role model. Not all heroes wear capes. RIP ๐Ÿ™

๐‹๐ˆ๐…๐„๐’๐“๐€๐‘๐“ ๐…๐Ž๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐'๐’ ๐€๐๐๐”๐€๐‹ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐Ž๐”๐“ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘-๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ... See MoreSee Less

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#๐‚๐‹๐„๐€๐_๐–๐€๐“๐„๐‘ ๐๐‘๐Ž๐‰๐„๐‚๐“ ๐๐”๐Œ๐๐„๐‘ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ— ... See MoreSee Less

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๐†๐Ž๐Ž๐ƒ๐–๐ˆ๐‹๐‹ ๐–๐ˆ๐๐„: ๐’๐”๐๐๐Ž๐‘๐“๐ˆ๐๐† ๐‹๐ˆ๐…๐„๐’๐“๐€๐‘๐“ ๐…๐Ž๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐

Whether you will be celebrating a birthday, enjoying dinner with close friends or looking for a delicious glass of vino to compliment your next master chef dish โ€“ treat yourself to a Lifestart Foundation Goodwill Wine. We also have a Vegan wine available.

Wines are selected from boutique wineries across Victoria, Australia โ€“ a great addition to your next occasion and sure to be the talking point of the table.

Click here to learn more and order: goodwillwine.com.au/pages/lifestart-foundation

50% of the profit raised will go to supporting Lifestart Foundation projects.

Please note โ€“ Goodwill wines only ship within Australia

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

#LifestartFoundation #MakeADifference #educationmatters #givingback #empowerment #SupportingDreams #BuildingFutures #VietnameseStudents #youthempowerment #changinglives #communitydevelopment #SustainableProjects #HoiAnCharity #HoiAnNGO #CentralVietnamImpact #givinghope #PhilanthropyWorks #EducationForAll #CharitableEfforts #TransformingLives #socialimpact #donatetoday #EmpoweringCommunities #philanthropy #ngo #vietnam #hoian #danang #centralvietnam #charity
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๐†๐Ž๐Ž๐ƒ๐–๐ˆ๐‹๐‹ ๐–๐ˆ๐๐„: ๐’๐”๐๐๐Ž๐‘๐“๐ˆ๐๐† ๐‹๐ˆ๐…๐„๐’๐“๐€๐‘๐“ ๐…๐Ž๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐  Whether you will be celebrating a birthday, enjoying dinner with close friends or looking for a delicious glass of vino to compliment your next master chef dish โ€“ treat yourself to a Lifestart Foundation Goodwill Wine. We also have a Vegan wine available.  Wines are selected from boutique wineries across Victoria, Australia โ€“ a great addition to your next occasion and sure to be the talking point of the table.  Click here to learn more and order: http://goodwillwine.com.au/pages/lifestart-foundation  50% of the profit raised will go to supporting Lifestart Foundation projects.  Please note โ€“ Goodwill wines only ship within Australia  Liking our page or sharing and liking this post will help to spread the word.  #LifestartFoundation #MakeADifference #EducationMatters #GivingBack #Empowerment #SupportingDreams #BuildingFutures #VietnameseStudents #YouthEmpowerment #ChangingLives #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableProjects #HoiAnCharity #HoiAnNGO #CentralVietnamImpact #GivingHope #PhilanthropyWorks #EducationForAll #CharitableEfforts #TransformingLives #SocialImpact #DonateToday #EmpoweringCommunities #Philanthropy #NGO #Vietnam #HoiAn #Danang #CentralVietnam #Charity

#LifeStart #Monthly_Members_Club - Monthly Giving: Join The Club!

- Great satisfaction.
- Convenience.
- Flexibility.
- Reduced paperwork and overhead expenses.
- Periodic updates.
- Tax Deductibility.

www.lifestartfoundation.org.au/donate/

Lifestart Foundation Inc. is a Deductible Gift Recipient under Australian tax law. All donations exceeding $2 are an allowable tax deduction to the donor. Donations are via Paypal and charged in AUD.

For more information about our projects: www.lifestartfoundation.org.au

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.

Visit and support our Online Store here: www.lifestartfoundation.org.au/get-involved/shop/

#philanthropy #vietnam #charity #education #scholarships #donation #ngo #fundraising #donate #hoian #danang #centralvietnam #sponsorship #development #sustainability #LifestartFoundation #MakeADifference #educationmatters #givingback #empowerment #SupportingDreams #BuildingFutures #VietnameseStudents #youthempowerment #changinglives #communitydevelopment #SustainableProjects #HoiAnCharity #DanangNGO #CentralVietnamImpact #GivingHope #PhilanthropyWorks #EducationForAll #CharitableEfforts #TransformingLives #SocialImpact #DonateToday #EmpoweringCommunities
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#Lifestart #Monthly_Members_Club - Monthly Giving: Join The Club!  - Great satisfaction.
- Convenience.
- Flexibility.
- Reduced paperwork and overhead expenses.
- Periodic updates.
- Tax Deductibility.  http://www.lifestartfoundation.org.au/donate/  Lifestart Foundation Inc. is a Deductible Gift Recipient under Australian tax law. All donations exceeding $2 are an allowable tax deduction to the donor. Donations are via Paypal and charged in AUD.  For more information about our projects: www.lifestartfoundation.org.au  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.  Visit and support our Online Store here: https://www.lifestartfoundation.org.au/get-involved/shop/  #Philanthropy #Vietnam #Charity #Education #Scholarships #Donation #NGO #Fundraising #Donate #Hoian #Danang #Centralvietnam #Sponsorship #Development #Sustainability #LifestartFoundation #MakeADifference #EducationMatters #GivingBack #Empowerment #SupportingDreams #BuildingFutures #VietnameseStudents #YouthEmpowerment #ChangingLives #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableProjects #HoiAnCharity #DanangNGO #CentralVietnamImpact #GivingHope #PhilanthropyWorks #EducationForAll #CharitableEfforts #TransformingLives #SocialImpact #DonateToday #EmpoweringCommunities
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