 Karen Leonard - Vietna mum | All Comments |
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| 14th September 2009 Vietna mum | Lifestart Workshop Products - From: NGHE'S STORY Hi Angie, I am leaving for Vietnam on the 22nd of September. I am happy to bring anything back to Melbourne for you from the workshop. Let me know what you want. Cheers Karen |
| 14th September 2009 Angela Spinney | Workshop products - From: NGHE'S STORY Is it possible to buy the Lifestart Workshop Products here in Melbourne? I have used up all the cards I brought back from Vietnam, and my silk bag has had so many compliments that I want to buy a dozen for presents to send to the UK for Chrismas |
| 13th September 2009 simon cain | great - From: NGHE'S STORY That is a lovely story ,both sad and happy, she looks great and happy to be working with lifestart. I wish her all the best regards simon |
| 26th August 2009 Libby Lyver | What a wonderful future awaits for these 3 - From: A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR SON, VINH & DAO Having been to Hoi An myself as part of the Cycle Vietnam trip in November 2009, I can attest to the wonderful work that Karen and the Lifestart Foundation are doing. It was such a thrill to meet the people who have had their lives bettered by being sponsored by Lifestart and being given the education they need. If anyone is thinking of supporting in any way at all, I say go for it and maybe one day make a trip to Hoi An (the Venice of Vietnam) and see the things that have been accomplished firsthand for yourself. So many inspiring stories and people to meet. Well done Karen to you and all your loyal friends, family, helpers and volunteers. |
| 25th August 2009 Karen | STREETS - From: A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR SON, VINH & DAO Hey Karen, I loved the service and food at STREETS! I highly recommend it to any one in Hoi An. I also recommend your son, Sinh, class on caligraphy. three of us took his class and loved it. He is a natural teacher who made us feel quite accomplished. No easy feat. I also loved working with Ms Phong buying books in Da Nang. Not only a terrific worker but so diligent!!! |
| 22nd August 2009 Dani | From the Moone Ponds mums. - From: Well done Karen and thankyou for letting us know of your work. As you know we are leaving for Saigon soon to deliver some donations. Unfortunately we can't make it up to you this time but will certainly try to do so another time. What you are doing is fantastic and we all wish you the very best of luck for the future. Regards, Dani Nicole, Laurie and Michelle. |
| 7th June 2009 michelleandkev | What a beautiful shop! - From: LIFESTART FOUNDATION WOMENS WORKSHOP This is our visit to Ho An and we made our way to the Lifestart Foundation shop as soon as we could. It was lovely to meet some of those beautiful inspiring women and to purchase some of their work. I'll be doing what I can to encourage others to visit. Everyone involved with this project is to be congratulated on the wonderful work you're doing. Peace and love. Michelle |
| 11th May 2009 Rachel Everson-Crane | Congratulations Peta! - From: CYCLE VIETNAM FOR A WORTHY CAUSE HI Peta! Loved your blog - very inspiring! We think you are a very special person and Lifestart is lucky to have your support! Congratulations on your engagement! With love from Rachel, James, Jake, Helena and Sam UK xxxxx |
| 31st March 2009 mai ho | Learning and Working - From: LIFESTART FOUNDATION WOMENS WORKSHOP Very impressive. Great works. |
| 31st March 2009 Katie | - From: LIFESTART FOUNDATION WOMENS WORKSHOP What beautiful items. Just wondering which market Helen and Sue are at in Melbourne? Love reading your blog |
| 13th March 2009 Helen Rush | Better than the Archibald portraits (Australia) - From: MEMORY PORTRAITS What wonderful portraits. I have met the ladies whose portraits were painted. I can just imagine the atmosphere in the room when they viewed these portraits for the first time - what a special moment this would have been. Congratulations Sherry and your artist friends. it really warms the heart. |
| 13th March 2009 Helen Rush | Better than the Archibald paintings (Australia) - From: MEMORY PORTRAITS I have met most of the ladies whose portraits have been painted by this wonderful group of people in USA - thank you so much for these wonderful images. After viewing the movie on You Tube and seeing these women view the paintings of each other for the first time was fantastic - congratulations Sherry |
| 5th March 2009 miriam | - From: DOCTOR JOHN Karen, your work is not only amazing, but truly inspiring. Congratulations to you and all your volunteers! I hope you are all blessed with the energy and inspiration to continue your wonderful work. |
| 22nd January 2009 Jay | Fantastic work - From: LIFESTART FOUNDATION WOMENS WORKSHOP Wow, what fantastic work. Can't wait to purchase on line. Jay |
| 19th January 2009 Jade Leonard | - From: LIFESTART FOUNDATION WOMENS WORKSHOP Very proud of you mum! You're an inspiration. Jx |
| 17th January 2009 Vinh | Heartening - From: LIFESTART FOUNDATION WOMENS WORKSHOP On my recent trip to VN before Xmas 2008, I visited the workshop with my two children. It was heartening to see the ladies in a cheerful, supportive environment, putting in their best effort to strive for self-sufficiency. Lara & Wesley had the tasks of choosing the cards to support these women. They democratically spread the support around and chose a card from each of the ladies in the group. I am sure other visitors will be willing the lend their small (or big) support. Congrats Karen, I hope this will take off further with your planned “marketing” plan. Sherry, I am so impressed with your artful touch and more so with your brilliant way of applying and translating art into productive, concrete, delightful products which will help the women fulfilling their dream of becoming financially self-sufficient. |
| 15th January 2009 Libby Lyver | Congratulations - From: LIFESTART FOUNDATION WOMENS WORKSHOP Congratulations Karen (and Sherry) for creating something so wonderful for these women. I was privileged to be able to meet them on a Lifestart fund raising cycle tour of Vitenam in November 2008. They are such a lovely bunch of happy ladies and their smiles said it all. To see the difference Lifestart has made to each of their lives was a wonderful experience. I hope one day to be able to get back to Hoi An to help. I urge anyone who reads this comment to help support Lifestart. The work they do is inspiring. |
| 15th January 2009 Karen Chun | Fantastic progress - From: LIFESTART FOUNDATION WOMENS WORKSHOP Wow! How fast you and the girls have moved since I saw you last summer. The products are beautiful and know you will have a great success! |
| 14th January 2009 Christian de Boer | an amazing artist - From: SINH'S UPDATE Sinh, is a fantastic artist whom I have been fortunate enough to have been able to meet during my period in Vietnam. I truly hope that in the future I will be able to assist with further exposition opportunities within Vietnam or possibly outside this fantastic country. Sinh is another person showcasing the new and vibrant Vietnam that with a little positive help and assistance can / could / should reach great heights. Christian de Boer |
| 12th January 2009 Vietna mum | Thank you - From: SINH'S UPDATE Kim, can you let me know where you are based and if you have any ideas how to get this project started? |
| 12th January 2009 Kim Moore | Helping Sinh - From: SINH'S UPDATE I will help with an exhibition in any way I can. |
| 7th September 2008 Vietna mum | Hi Tam - From: THE LOVELY MISS LUONG'S STORY The three wheel motor bikes travel at the same speed as any other motor bike. Part of our work is making sure that recipients have enough money or the means to earn an income to pay for fuel. The on line business plan to sell the women's work is still a work in progress. |
| 6th September 2008 Tam | miss Luong - From: THE LOVELY MISS LUONG'S STORY Great work, Karen! What speed can they go at? Petrol cost? They can afford it! How is the e-business going? I look forward to seeing their work at the shop and hearing from you again. Thank you and congratulation on the great work! Tam |
| 23rd August 2008 john chukwu emeka onunkwo | i will help - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART i need your personal account so that ican send few dollars,all respect karen |
| 21st August 2008 Terry at Sawtell | Nguyen - From: NGUYEN - LIGHT AT THE END OF A VERY DARK TUNNEL Karen...you are providing a real glimmer of hope for a young guy living his own personal nightmare! I am so full of admiration and respect for the work you and your associates do in Hoi Ann. I have sent a personal message to you with a modest donation to help Nguyen for at least one month of his life. Good luck |
| 21st August 2008 Vietna mum | - From: NGUYEN - LIGHT AT THE END OF A VERY DARK TUNNEL Thanks Terry, you and Eva have donated the first two months of Nguyen's care. I am hoping to get the next year covered, so only 10 month's to go! |
| 21st August 2008 tfread47@yahoo.com | Nguyen - From: NGUYEN - LIGHT AT THE END OF A VERY DARK TUNNEL Karen...what a tragic story..you've provided a real glimmer of hope..you should be well proud of your life..it has real substance. I can donate $130 AUD for a month of living for this brave young guy...where do I send it? Cheers Terry |
| 20th August 2008 Vietna mum | - From: NGUYEN - LIGHT AT THE END OF A VERY DARK TUNNEL Thanks Eva for your continued support whenever I put out an appeal. |
| 20th August 2008 eva haddad | Nguyen - From: NGUYEN - LIGHT AT THE END OF A VERY DARK TUNNEL Hello Karen I would like to contribute towards helping Nguyen have some dignity and some comfort. It is unbelievable. I will drop off a cheque at the school. All my respect and admiration to all of you. Eva |
| 18th July 2008 Tam Doan | Hi James the Birdman - From: Birdman Returns Anh James the Birdman men, I wish you to have a very good fly down the Alps of Mont Blanc. I love giving advice and here is one. To get energy to scale down the rough rocks of the Alps, I reckon that you should eat Pho for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You Know Pho? The Vietnamese beef noodle soup that President Clinton had two of when he went to Vietnam. Recently the Foreign Minister of Australia cooked it when he visited the country. I would like to donate $50 to your fund raise. I will work more and will donate to you more next time when you swim down the Mekong out to the Pacific in your next Lifestart Foundation spectacular event. Are you going to the July Dinner Dance? Best wishes, Tam |
| 22nd June 2008 Greg | Great news - From: HOA - INDEPENDENCE AT LAST Karen thanks for such a great blog. I am so pleased that the shop is working out for Hoa, pass on my congratulations as she deserves every bit of hapiness she gets. Please let her know our thoughts are with her and her family on the death of her father. |
| 5th June 2008 Ana | - From: THANH & GHI'S FIRST MONTH IN MELBOURNE A huge welcome to Thanh and Ghi..... I hope you have the most wonderful time in Australia. Stay nice and warm :)... Ana xxx |
| 4th June 2008 Rachel | Good Luck Thanh and Ghi! - From: THANH & GHI'S FIRST MONTH IN MELBOURNE Good Luck in your new jobs. Great to see you both again - Sorry we will be back in the UK for the Dinner! With love and bet wishes, Rachel, James, Jake, Helena and Sam xxxxx |
| 12th May 2008 Sherry's Mom | - From: MEET SHERRY - A DREAM VOLUNTEER Thank you, Karen, for such a beautiful entry in your travel blog. All of Sherry's family & friends have known how special she is & we are all so very proud of her. Sherry & I shared her first breakfast back home since she left over 3 months ago. It's so wonderful to have her back home. It is such a comfort to know that when she travels back to Viet Nam that she always has a place in your home & in your heart. |
| 12th May 2008 Jill Hardy | Birdman - From: THE MELBOURNE BIRDMAN COMPETITION UPDATE Your not only a birdman but a madman. Well done James. Great to see support for Lifestart. |
| 9th May 2008 Robin | Thank you - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART I'm here in Hoi An working daily with Nguyen teaching her English. Already people are commenting on how well she looks. She is just a wonderful happy person and has a great sense of humour. Your donations will make a huge difference to her quality of life. Thank you, thank you, thank you. |
| 4th May 2008 Eva Haddad | WOW - From: MEET SHERRY - A DREAM VOLUNTEER It does not seem to amaze me the courage and love that some very very special people have to give to help others without any rewards whatsoever except of course for the smile on these people. I am always brought to tears when I read your blog, what brings me to tears apart from the conditions that the people of Vietnam are living in, is the dedication of Karen and every one of her team member. Keep up the good work. I only wish I could give as much as you d |
| 3rd May 2008 Vietna mum | A THOUSAND THANK YOU'S - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART Thank you " Team Nguyen", who have all pledged or already donated. With Lindasy's donation we can now cover the next year for Nguyen's food, supplements and medication. Thanks Lindsay! love Karen. |
| 3rd May 2008 Lindsay | LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART Hi Karen, $100 is in your account. |
| 2nd May 2008 John EMEKA Onunkwo | i will help - From: We've Helped Song - Now Can We Help any of His Friends? Karen its wonderful to hear the great work your doing , its my soul desire to help too ,its what i love doing ,making a difference in life |
| 2nd May 2008 Lien Chi | A Big Thank You - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART My mum and I were so happy to know that Nguyen is doing well at LSF. Thank you so much on behalf of her family for your effort to cheer up her life. We'll keep our fingers crossed. Lien Chi |
| 2nd May 2008 Vietna mum | - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART Thanks Cheryl, your donation will cover March '09 |
| 1st May 2008 Cheryl Barnes | Nguyen - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART Hi Karen Will send $100.00 for Nguyen Regards Cheryl |
| 1st May 2008 Vietna mum | NEARLY THERE - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART Thank you to all who have pledged donations. August - Marelyn September - Jess and Friends October - Sally and Family November - Helen December & January '09 - Ana and her Mum Half of February '09- Brenda |
| 1st May 2008 Hien | Wonderful ! - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART Great work Karen and team ! Many many thanks. |
| 30th April 2008 Vietna mum | 8 MONTH'S TO GO - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART Thank you to Jenny. June pledged. Thank you to Ron. July pledged. |
| 30th April 2008 Vietna mum | THANK YOU FROM KAREN - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART Thank you to John and Jan. April pledged. Thank you to Anne and family. May pledged. |
| 30th April 2008 Virginia | From your friend in Da Nang - From: LIVING WITH A BROKEN HEART Karen, you are such a sweetie! |
| 27th April 2008 travellingmum | I can show around brisbane? - From: WELCOME TO MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA If they are ever in Brisbane, feel free to stay with me, I live 2km from Brisbane City, so very close to have a look around.. |
| 24th April 2008 Lien Chi | Congrats - From: WELCOME TO MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Congratulations to you Karen and of course to Ghi and Thanh! You did it finally. Please keep us updated with this success story. I always enjoy reading LSF blog. Thank you and all the best. Lien Chi |
