Hi, my name is Deb Rendina and I work in the homeless sector. I work with vulnerable people that are at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping. I hold an LGBTIQ Portfolio where I work. This is my story...... The other day while at work I did what is called “Assertive Outreach” and I assisted a woman who is my age group and I completed an assessment. I was so blown away by her story I took her on as a client (even though my case load was full). Due to privacy act I will keep her identity private for now. So I met this amazing woman who I will call “Str” as in “Star” but with some sparkle. About a year ago this woman’s life fell apart. She was big in the music industry, an exceptional drag queen that has an amazing voice and such a knowledgeable soul. Star went over to Sydney and even America with her music. She came back to her hometown Melbourne only to fall extremely ill. She had to surgically remove her spleen and the doctors are struggling to give her answers. Still to this day she struggles with her illness but she rejuvenates and then comes back fighting. I want to give this amazing woman a gift...... I want to give her dignity and hope back. To do that I need to raise enough money so she can get her hair extensions back in and I was thinking maybe a facial and some make up to get her back on the stage and in the spot light again. What I have written here doesn’t do her justice..... I cannot tell you what an amazing human being this woman is and I truly believe she is going to change the world through her music and talent....... do not feel bad if you cannot help, it is Christmas time and I understand that completely. Please feel free to text me with words of encouragement for her and I will put it all together for her because hope and love are worth their weight in gold. Deb 0419101895
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