Testimonials
18 February 2009
We are extremely grateful for your generous donation of $189,061.30, which was deposited into our banking account. The funding received from you will positively affect the lives of approximately 400 youth, 7-16 years old and 500 young adult volunteers, 17-30 years over a period of two years.
We appreciate your monetary donation immensely and assure you that your funding will help us to operate more effectively and shape the lives of youth to become positive contributors to society.
God bless you, and all who have supported your event and subsequently ERC.
Jennifer Fredericks, Coordinator
Edmund Rice Camps, An initiative of the Christian Brothers
When it comes to respect, one's first initial response is not to refer to the homeless. However I haven't met such a more appreciative and gracious bunch of people and it is all thanks to Paddies Van. Paddies Van has created an atmosphere which has allowed those less fortunate to come together and share life, chatting away whilst enjoying the simplicities over a simply sausage and coffee. I love going along and helping out as it allows me to reflect and appreciate life as I know it. I believe it is not just about the food Paddies supplies, but also the personality protruding through it's volunteers. I look forward to spending a few hours of my week with the van and I will continue to do so for many years to come.
Kimberley Busteed
Miss Universe Australia 2007
Creek to Coast Channel 7
I became aware of Mimiki through Anthony Ryan, a good friend who had established the Foundation with a dedicated and enthusiastic board a few years earlier. I was blown away by the support and passion shown by those involved with the Foundation and I immediately pledged my ongoing support and involvement in whatever way I could. The two annual fund-raising dinners I have co-presented with Rupert McCall have been truly magical evenings, and I look forward to continuing my involvement for a cause I truly believe in, directly helping people who need it most both locally and on a global scale.
David 'Luttsy' Lutteral
Nova Broadcaster and Television Personality
Everybody possesses the opportunity to make a positive difference. Some choose to lend their heart and soul to that opportunity, embrace it with courage and do good things. That’s how Mimiki made its mark on me. You sense it the moment Anthony Ryan starts talking about the experiences that inspired him to act. There’s something honest and compelling about kids deserving a fair chance in life and therein lies the motivation. Mimiki’s message was powerful enough to attract the support of a passionate team and I’m honoured to contribute a small piece to their bigger picture - a bigger picture that can probably be summarized in one word. Hope. For that has to be the greatest currency of all no matter how big or small you are. Not to sit back, rather stand up and act. Leave the world a better place for our own kids.
Rupert McCall
Poet & Presenter
