Quote of the Week - Thomas Edison

'The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work'

Fred Pham 500 Charity Dinner

Fred Pham 500 is a cancer charity started by Fred Pham, a school teacher and family of 5 children and his wife when Mr. Pham was advised he had 4-6 months left to live. Mr. Pham was diagnosed with advanced soft-tissue sarcoma; a form of cancer. He had several chemotherapy treatments as well as 2 surgeries, but this was not suffix to ease Mr. Pham symptoms. Mr Pham has since passed but the charity continues strong with hope.

The Fred Pham 500 Charity dinner held July 15th aim to raise awareness and funds for the ACRF. It was a well organised event thanks to Hong and the VSA team. To find make a donation to the Fred 500 cancer charity or to see how you can help, please visit http://fredpham500.org.au/

Here are some photos from my table of friends who supported the cause; unfortunately i brought the wrong lens and sat too far to capture any highlights from the night.

 

Above: Carolyn Ly

Above: Terry Ly & Vivian Nhan

Above: Vivian Nhan

Above: The Sefton Crew

Above: Joanne, Julie & Trami

Above: Julie Tran & Carolyn Ly

Above: Self Portrait

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Happy Fathers Day!

Dedicated to my childish father who claimed today to be his birthday. Happy Fathers Day.

Above: Dad

Dad likes his bright retro looking punk clothing. No seriously. He thinks he's in. Check out his hair. I pestered him to cut him hair for a few weeks and this is what he showed up with on Friday... Totally Rocks right :P Definitely still young at heart.

Above: Steven & Dad

Above: Me & Dad

Above: Siblings

Above: One just wasn't enough 'Say Cheese!'

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Quote of the Week - Mahatma Gandhi

'Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.'

Quote of the Week - Louise L Hay

'You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens'

Quote of the Week - Harold Thurman Whitman

'Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.'

Quote of the Week - Asian Proverb

'He that will not reflect is a ruined man'