Vincent - our Foundation's Inspiration

Meeting Vincent

I was inspired to create this Foundation by a young man named Vincent who suffers from severe Autism and Tourette's Syndrome. I personally know his mother - Anna - a lovely woman completely devoted to the care of her son and who has never given up hope of finding a miracle cure.

Vincent is in his 30's, and requires a lot of attention on a day to day basis. The constant wear and tear of caring for him has taken its toll on his family physically and mentally, and also financially.

Vincent's parents are getting older, facing retirement and they are finding it harder and harder to care for him. Within five years they will be unable to care for Vincent and don't know what will happen to him, or them.

If things do not change, Vincent may have to move interstate to receive the care he requires. He will be away from the family and friends that know and love him. It is very hard for sufferers of Autism to deal with change, having to move interstate could severely traumatise Vincent - wouldn't it be better for Vincent and his family if we as a community could provide a home environment and the care he needs?
We can and this is what the Heart of Light Foundation intends to do with your help.