Just a few of the many we receive.
"It is very gratifying for us to hear these success stories that reinforce our view that supporting scholarships for disadvantaged kids is well worth while – hence our commitment to keep on supporting the Western Chances scholarship programme."
Bob Smith. Allandale Foundation
"The Lee family are very thankful and fortunate that we are in a position to be able to assist such a wonderful organisation like Western Chances.We appreciate the difficulties and challenges facing charitable organisations. We also understand and know that there is huge effort required by you Rhyll, to be able to lead and bring the organisation to where it is now and be able to assist and transform young people."
Clement Lee. Riverlee property
"Wow, talk about heart-warming, although I'm in tears at my computer! Thank you as always for sending these thank you notes through - it really puts everything else in perspective."
Caroline Doherty. Manager, Marketing & Events, Melbourne Airport
"Well done on the fundraising. A great result, and in a period where a number of people have talked about how difficult fundraising has become. But, as they say, a good cause, that gets demonstrated results, and a good organisation run by good people helps!"
Mark Madden. Annual donor and past Western Chances fundraising workshop facilitator
"Thanks for your email, and especially for the copy of Maggie’s speech – that’s a powerful statement of realities and opportunities. Good reminder that support and opportunities aren’t so much gifts as rights."
Rob Sheehan. Annual donor and Sharp Words Consultancy, Editing & Writing
"As donors, we support those who we feel the passion from - and you, Anne, Terry and all the WC team share your love and passion for what you do so genuinely and warmly that it is a pleasure to be part of your world. I will pass on these lovely quotes and of course the ongoing great work and reach of WC. It is so rewarding to see how far you are reaching and the huge impact it is having on many individuals, their families and their communities."
Emma Harrison. Gourlay
"Western Chances continues to kick goals and is very much part on the landscape in Melbourne's West, as evidenced by the wonderful attendance of sponsors and supporters. Well done to you and all your team for your continued work in supporting young people."
Gabrielle Keating. Western Chances volunteer scholarship assessor
"What a fantastic and incredibly valuable program you run. It was so delightful on the night to see the faces of the young students light up when they arrived and saw all the bright shiny lights! Teresa’s email below just shows what a special night it was for them and how significant these experiences and acknowledgements are in helping build their sense of ability and ambition as well as belief in their own worth."
Kate Buchanan. Fed Square
"I would like to take the opportunity to thank Western Chances for renewing my daughter’s scholarship for 2016. I wanted you to know how much it means to us both as a family and to Elly as an individual. As a single parent it means I can ensure my child gets the most out of her education, and for Elly I know it spurs her to do her very best giving 100% to her schooling. She feels a sense of pride and accomplishment in her efforts which is something money cannot buy."
Parent of scholarship recipient
“It’s moments like the smile on Cheyne’s face when he got the scholarship that you don’t see. Thanks again Western Chances for giving Cheyne the opportunity to follow his dream.”
Parent of scholarship recipient
“I would like to take the opportunity to thank Western Chances for renewing my daughter’s scholarship for 2016. I wanted you to know how much it means to us both as a family and to Elly as an individual. As a single parent it means I can ensure my child gets the most out of her education, and for Elly I know it spurs her to do her very best giving 100% to her schooling. She feels a sense of pride and accomplishment in her effort which is something money cannot buy.”
Parent of scholarship recipient