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My Gift for Vision |
I'm fundraising for Vision Australia
I'm fundraising for Vision Australia
Greg lost his eyesight in 2013 as a result of diabetic retinopathy. It was a very difficult period of adjustment and Greg couldn't believe there was a future where he could continue his beloved woodwork or work on the farm. A desperate call from Tracey to Vision Australia proved to be the start of his new future.
With training in mobility access, provision of aids to make life easier to navigate and an introduction to the Vision Australia woodwork trainers, Greg's new way of life opened up. Soon he was making furniture, fixing fences on the farm and after moving to Tasmania, he joined a Men's Shed where he rose to the role of Volunteer Shed Coordinator.
Greg's recent passing is devastating for all his family and friends but we are grateful for the skills he learnt with the assistance of Vision Australia, and we thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to give thanks for the amazing support Greg received from VA.
My fundraising achievements
Updated profile
Increased goal
Raised over $250
Thank you to my Supporters
$269.13
Northern Suburbs Community Centre
$159.83
Tracey Mallett
Cash from the donation box at the service
$106.75
Neill & Jude
$106.75
Rick & Liz Mahnken
In loving memory of our friend Greg.
$106.75
Suzanne And John Davis
Remembering Greg.
$106.75
Skal Launceston
Dearest Tracey, Our hearts are breaking for you. Please know that your Skål Launceston family is wrapping you in love, strength and support during this incredibly difficult time.
$106.75
Kevin And Lyn Bell
For dear Greg, a friend to all he met. His strength and knowledge were inspirational.
$106.75
Garry And Julie Chapple
We are thinking of you today and every other day as you navigate this terribly sad time. We will always remember the fun times we spent with the both of you. He was a wonderfully positive man in the face of adversity and a true inspiration to us. He will be missed.
$106.75
Marg Mallett
Love Marg
$106.75
Launceston Airport
$106.75
Marc & Els Ceyssens-blazejczak
In loving memory of Greg. Our thoughts are with you and his family. with our deepest sympathy, Marvmc & Ela
$58.12
Sammi Gowthorp
💜
$58.12
Tracey And Julian Jacobs
Dear Tracey, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending you love and thinking of you during this difficult time. Tracey and Julian Jacobs
$58.12
Anonymous
Hi Tracey I would like to encourage you to have a wonderful life ahead. God bless you.
$58.12
Kim And Mark Towns-hennessy
An amazing and courageous man, so loved and missed. Our love to you Tracey, Kim and Mark ❣️
$55.95
Denise Delphin
“You cannot go through a single day without having an impact on the world around you, what you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make” …. (Jane Goodall) Thank you Greg, you sure made a difference. You will be greatly missed by many. Much love to Tracey and families
$54.75
Adam & Yoshiko Christie / Hosokawa
Thanks for letting us know about the work of Vision Australia & how they helped Greg. May this campaign in Greg’s honour provide similar support & encouragement to others. Wishing you comfort & encouragement of your own during this incredibly difficult time.
$52
Kath Hawkins
Greg was a local legend, and a wonderful person. Sending so much love xx
$52
Kylie Pike
Greg was an amazing person and community leader. He helped so many people and inspired many more. His passing is a great loss to our community, team and to the world. Sending my love to you Tracey and family. He will be missed but never forgotten.
$50
Kaz Sansom
Thanks for the opportunity to be able to give support this way. 💕 Kaz and Sienna
$34.40
Nicole Conway
I am so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing.
$34.40
Alicia Perry
A beautiful gesture Tracey during a deeply moving time, VA do great work and great that they were able to support Greg. Thinking of you.
$34.40
Kim Quach
$34.40
Anonymous
Stay strong
$34.40
Lisa Tedeschi
$34.40
Renee
❤️
$34.04
Daniela Cavalletti
Thinking of you, Tracey. 🧡
$30
Greg was a valued member of our NSCC community whose warmth, kindness, and gentle presence touched many lives. He will be greatly missed by staff, volunteers, participants, and friends. In honour of Greg's memory and the positive impact he had on those around him, we are proud to make this donation to Vision Australia. Our thoughts remain with Tracey and Greg's family and loved ones at this sad time as they celebrate his life and legacy.