A Note from Yudi & Sarah
Hello friends,
June has been a month full of heart, hustle, and hope — and we’re excited to share it with you!
We’ve continued to improve our Care & Recovery Centre, which has truly become a safe space for SoleBuddies to rest, heal, and regain strength with dignity, something unique to SoleFamily.
We’re also thrilled to welcome Ratna, our newest team member and dedicated fundraiser, who brings passion and fresh energy to our mission.
And if you missed it — what a joy it was to come together for our recent SoleFamily Fun Day! Laughter, games, connection, and community filled the air, reminding us why we do what we do.
Thank you for walking beside us. Every donation, every message of support, every shared moment continues to make SoleFamily stronger.
With gratitude,
Yudi & Sarah
SoleBuddy Spotlight: Langgeng
The silence around Langgeng has now been replaced with squeals of joy and bursts of laughter. Once deeply unsettled due to untreated epilepsy, this bright young boy is now thriving. With regular therapy and access to the medication he needs, he’s been seizure-free for several months and has transformed into a happy, playful soul who lights up every room he enters.
Sadly, Langgeng’s story is all too common — where a treatable condition goes ignored, simply due to lack of awareness or access to care. But with a little help, lives like his can be completely turned around.
If you’d like to support a SoleBuddy like Langgeng directly, ask us about our “Make a Difference” deck. You’ll be amazed how far a small act of kindness can go in changing a life.
🎉 A Day of Joy, Thanks to Hard Rock Bali
We were thrilled to celebrate a very special Hard Rock Fun Day in honour of Hard Rock Hotel Bali’s 27th anniversary — one of our longest and most generous supporters.
20 SoleBuddies and their families joined us for a joyful day of games, arts & crafts, music, swimming, and delicious food at Jamie’s Italian. The event was more than just a treat — it created lifelong memories for children facing daily challenges.
But beyond the fun, these days are a powerful space for connection and support. Families met others walking a similar journey, shared stories, and found strength in knowing they are not alone.
Thank you, Hard Rock Bali, for your unwavering support and for bringing smiles and solidarity to those who need it most.
Monthly Giving Impact – More Than Just Money
Every month, we are humbled by the generosity of individuals and organisations who give in so many meaningful ways — not just through cash, but with time, skills, services, and heartfelt care.
An anonymous donor contributed Rp30 million to transform every room in our Care & Recovery Centre, creating a warm and dignified space for healing.
Thanks to Bali Women’s Association and Bali Kids Hire, our children’s playroom will soon be joyfully brought to life with colour, toys, and creativity.
Frankensteins Restaurant continues to support us with consistent monthly contributions.
Our friends at Rotary Cockburn regularly donate vital medical equipment and funds — helping us deliver real care to those in urgent need.
These are just a few of the inspiring ways people are stepping up. Whether you run a business, have a skill to offer, or simply want to give what you can — every contribution counts.
Please consider supporting our supporters — your patronage helps them continue making a difference too. And if you’d like to get involved or start a partnership, we’d love to hear from you.
🌾 How You Can Make an Impact
We’re excited to be re-launching our improved Food Banks this month — currently located at Grand Lucky and Bintang Supermarkets across Bali.
To help them run at their best, we’re looking for local volunteers who can:
- Monitor their nearby Food Bank,
- Encourage store staff to remind customers to donate,
- And let us know when supplies are ready for pickup.
It’s a simple yet powerful way to support SoleFamily and help ensure food reaches those who need it most.
Our small team is focused on caring directly for our SoleBuddies — so when community members step up to take on tasks like this, it allows us to spend more time in the field making a real impact.
💛 Your time, your voice, and your local presence can help keep our Food Banks thriving. If you’re near one of our locations and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you!
Soleful Facts – May 2025 Edition
Here’s what kindness looked like in kilometres, eggs, and heartfelt care this past month:
- 10,409 KM travelled – that’s like driving from Bali to the tip of New Zealand… and halfway back!
- 1,200 eggs +50 food parcels – enough to power a small village with breakfast joy and essential supplies.
- 69 SoleBuddies supported at the FINNS Care & Recovery Centre – like wrapping an entire school classroom in compassion.
- 150+ meals delivered to Sanglah Hospital in just the last two weeks to nourish our SoleBuddies during treatment.
And none of this would be possible without your support.
Whether you give once or chip in a little each month – it all adds up to something life- changing.
No donation is too small. Every act of kindness counts.
