Thursday, 17 December 2015

Khrome Urban Wear founder Thanh Long Nguyen pays it forward with $1800 donation to YADA

Thanh Long Nguyen from Khrome Urban Wear gets a thank you hug from YADA co-ordinator Buffy McDonald and cheers from some of the YADA team.
A desire to give back to the community that gave him so much is behind Thanh Long Nguyen’s $1800 donation to the Young Adult Disabled Association.

More than a year after opening his own business, Khrome Urban Wear at Liverpool Westfield, business is booming for the former refugee.

“We are lucky to have found such a niche market and I really think it is important for all of us to give back when we can,” Mr Nguyen said.

“I grew up in Liverpool so I’ve always been aware of YADA, the team there is always helping people.”
Mr Nguyen, with the help of promotional designs by Wheelability’s Angela Di Pietro, pulled together a special fundraiser called The Art of Hip Hop at Liverpool Markets in April, raising $1800 through the sale of T-shirts, a sausage sizzle and raffles.

“I grew up with a unique background as a refugee in Hong Kong. When I came to Australia with my family the Australian Government really helped us, our neighbours really helped us, and I guess this is a way I can give back.”

He hopes to develop a shirt or product line that would fundraise for local charities on an ongoing basis.
YADA coordinator Buffy McDonald and client Julie Thurlow accepting a fork lift from Coates Hire Executive General Manager of Fleet Ashley Lancaster at Moorebank earlier this year.
YADA association co-ordinator Buffy McDonald described the donation as “really heartening”.
“Everyone, particularly businesses, are struggling to a degree but there are still those who go above and beyond to do and give what they can,” Ms McDonald said.

“This money is another bit of relief for us to organise trips and pay bills, we are so grateful.”

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