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WELL EARNED BRONZE TO JACK WASON!
Congratulations
to Jack Wason on
receiving his Duke
of Edinburgh’s
Bronze Award!
18-year-old Jack
lives in Kikoira,
548 kilometres
from Sydney
in the remote
Central West of
Jack with his Bronze Award! NSW.
Jack completed a personal training routine
for his Physical Recreation goal, and
studied photography for his Skills section.
he volunteered at his local football club
recording and maintaining the club’s records
for the Voluntary Service component. For his
Adventurous Journey, Jack made the trip to
Sydney and explored various iT companies to
research future employment prospects.
Jack can be rightly proud of this great
achievement!
DUke oF eDiNBURgh’S
golD AWARD
CELEBRATION
FOR RICHARD LY
We would like to sincerely thank the Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award team for going above and beyond at the recent
60th Anniversary Celebration on 13 September, when
Richard Ly was posthumously awarded his Gold Award
in a private ceremony, held with Prince Edward, Earl of
Wessex, KG, GCVO, CD, ADC.
Richard’s family shared a special moment with the earl,
along with Sydney’s lord Mayor Clover Moore, and the
hon gladys Berejiklian, Premier of New South Wales, as
the award was presented and Richard’s hard work and
incredible achievement was acknowledged.
At the 60th Anniversary gala Dinner held that evening,
MDNSW general Manager, Charlotte Sangster, had the
unique opportunity to dine with the earl and speak with
him about the Award’s positive impact on young people
with disability. She let him know about the work MDNSW
does to support people to reach their potential, just like
Richard.
it was an unforgettable day, and we thank the Duke of
edinburgh’s Award for its ongoing commitment as we
continue to encourage as many young people with muscular
dystrophy to participate in this rewarding program.
If you’d like to find out more about how MDNSW can help
you to get started on your Duke of edinburgh Award
journey, please contact Mitch Taylor at:
mitch.taylor@mdnsw.org.au or on 0458 026 532
A TRIBUTE TO
Marc WhyTe
7/8/1981 - 23/8/2019
Marc was a highly
respected and
successful participant
of the MDNSW
Working Wheels
employment
program.
it soon became
apparent to all of
us who knew Marc
through
Working
Marc and his mate Leo Wheels, that he
was a reflective kind of person. He cited Stephen
hawking as one of his heroes, and he loved to share
his remarkable knowledge of all things tech and
computer related. he impressed the group with his
wisdom, humour, maturity and drive to change his
life for the better.
As a result of the program, Marc enrolled in a lifeline
telephone counselling course. he was determined
to follow this new direction and was not put off
when he found that his nearest Lifeline office was
upstairs and totally inaccessible. ‘how ironic,’ i heard
him say, ‘but this is NoT going to stop me!’ Marc’s
newly gained sense of confidence was prolific.
After some research, Marc found that lifeline’s
Campbelltown office was accessible, and he started
work there as a volunteer counsellor twice a week.
After four years of solid service and impressing
everyone with his deep ability to listen and
empathise, Marc had recently moved from his role
as a volunteer counsellor to doing some paid shifts.
he loved his time there, and credited MDNSW for
supporting him to get out of his bedroom, make
massive changes in his life, and to head in a totally
new direction.
Marc was a determined man with a fabulous sense of
humour and an endless supply of clever one-liners.
he wanted to use his talents to make a difference
for others, and he certainly found a way to do that
through his work at lifeline.
Marc passed away in hospital this August. he was
farewelled by his family and friends at a service
at Pinegrove on 4 September 2019. All our love,
support and best wishes are with Chris (Marc’s
mum) and his family and friends.
Carolyn Campbell-McLean,
Working Wheels training supervisor and mentor
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