Carrie's Kids in Vietnam

Many of you will know that Carrie and I have been mates for a very long time - and we've worked together for nearly as long!

And those who know Carrie well know that a big part of her heart is in Vietnam. She has spent well over a decade volunteering there and assisting in looking after orphans and street kids and setting up ongoing community projects.

She's got the biggest heart I know and I'm excited to say that she'll actually be taking me to Vietnam soon for a flying visit to meet some of her kids and see what has been so passionate about for so long.

I'll be taking a suitcase full of whatever Carrie tells me is going to be of most use, but I'd also like to go along with some funds for books for the kids, extra food (Carrie says that even bananas are a highlight), a meal out of the orphanage for the kids and then extra funds for whatever Carrie feels is most appropriate.

Here's how you can help:

1. If you know and love Carrie (and even if you don't) she's committed everything she earns from writing loans this month to her kids in Vietnam and ensuring they have an adequate standard of life. Call her! Get her to come talk to you about your current home loan and do a health check for you - [email redacted].au mobile: 0409 145 083.

2. Please consider a small donation on the gofundme page I've just set up (link below). Up Loans will match the first $5,000 donated - so really you're doubling whatever you can spare.

3. If you have something you'd like us to consider taking over, comment on our facebook page and Carrie will advise what is most useful for us to take given we'll only have a certain amount of luggage space.

Thanks in advance. I'm so excited to be part of this little adventure with Carrie and to see first hand what has had such an impact on her life all these years.

- Kirsty