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Don's Foundation was founded by his family to promote and fund his favorite cause........The Alternative Break. College students choose to spend their Vacations breaks helping others less fortunate. This was Don's passion. |
"We are so proud of the Great example that Don set for young Students. He chose to use his vacation breaks to travel with fellow students and help others in need,.... and he had Fun doing it! We are now dedicated to spreading the "good word" about Don and encourage other students to do the same" Having FUN... ...Helping Others Jim & Renee' Wauldron |
Since the beginning of the Foundation in 2009, the Don Ausman Foundation has donated over $100,000.00, primarily to 3 Colleges; FLAGLER COLLEGE, University of St. Augustine and Michigan State University. Many College students that would choose an Alternative Break do not have the funding to pay for their expenses while away. Donations from the Don Ausman Foundation adds some financial aid for some generous young students who choose to help others on their vacation breaks. |
Renee, Don's Mom,(right) presents another check to Ann Marie Lindley, representing MSU's Alternative Spring Break Program |
MSU Alternative Break Students board a bus in Ghana, Afirca -2007 above is Don (with arm extended) |
Don's Friend, Jude in Haiti, helping a local poor community. She's also spreading the "Good word" about Don's Foundation. |
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Don was to be one of the Site Leaders at the MSU Alternative Spring Break, which took place from March 7th thru March 14th. His fellow students dedicated this trip in his honor and named it "The Don Ausman trip to New Orleans." The Alternative Spring Break Students chose New Orleans for Spring Break 2009. They traveled to New Orleans and worked with the Belle Reve Family Home, helping adults and families living with AIDS and HIV-related infections. The Don Ausman Foundation has donated $1,850.00 to help subsidize this trip. Special Thanks to those who have purchased "Don's FRIENDS" T-shirts and made contributions to this Great Cause......making this possible. The Foundation has also donated, "Don's FRIENDS" T-shirts to all of the Students. Don's Family is so proud of Don and HONORED to be part of this Great Cause. |
ABOVE: Painting of Belle Reve BELOW: Photo of Belle Reve |
The MSU Alternative Spring Break Students dedicated the March 2009 New Orleans trip to Don. Don was planning to attend this trip and was selected to be a group leader. The students planted a garden at Belle Reve and made this plaque in Don's honor. Click on the photo of the plaque (left) to expand the photo and read the |
Show above are the MSU Altenative Spring Break Students in New Orleans - March 2009. The Students planted a Magnolia Tree and prepared a plaque in Don's Honor. |
ABOVE: Check presentation of $3,500.00 to FLAGLER COLLEGE 2011. RIGHT: Check presentation of $3,500.00 to FLAGLER COLLEGE - June 2012 |
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