How do we measure the ongoing effects of
giving someone a chance?
A heart warming letter from Judy Anne Pintor -
the first Cararoo student to graduate college in 2013
Hi,
I am Judy Anne L Pinter, 23 years old. I have 4 siblings and I am the eldest. My
mother is a housewife and my father is a construction worker. My hobbies are
singing, watching TV, reading books, and hanging out with friends. I have a simple and
happy family. We enjoy spending time together, just talking and having fun.
I remember growing up beside the river where our house was prone to flooding
every time it rained heavily. I remember we couldn’t sleep at night because we were
frightened of the water as it came through our house. We had to climb up on a
lapboard ledge to keep out of the flowing water.
We were very poor. I used to collect garbage from the neighbours and take it to the
garbage truck. They gave us money for that. This was my way of helping my parents
with our daily needs. But sometimes I still went to school without food to eat.
It was my dream to find a way to help my family.
One day, my mother was interviewed by a person representing Cararoo Foundation.
This person was looking for a poor family who needed help in educating their
children. We were so blessed that Cararoo chose me and 2 of my sisters to be given
scholarship grants.
I am extremely grateful that I was given this opportunity and have studied hard to
achieve my goals. I now have a Diploma in Information Technology from the System
Technology Institute, and am currently employed as a Quality Assurance Test
Analyst with Isphere Global Inc. This is my third year with the company.
I am now able to support my family. I am so grateful to the Cararoo Foundation.
I would not be where I am today if it were not for them giving me the opportunity
for an education.
To all those who are lucky enough to be supported by Cararoo - don’t waste the
opportunity you have been given. Study hard to achieve your goals and dreams in life.
Show your appreciation by repaying those who helped you in whatever way you can.
Share your good fortune with your families.
Always remember, there is no easy way to fulfil your dreams. I t takes hard work
and belief in God. Judy Anne