A great and very generous Australian has passed on.
The Pratt Foundation donated $13 million to charity in 2007/2008 alone and contributed significantly to the community in which he built his business.
The Foundation is now one of the largest private sources of philanthropy in Australia aiming "to enrich the lives of our community" and to fulfil this aim in a spirit of "kindness, justice and equity".
Large and small charities have benefited - many of which undertake vital but largely unrecognised work in the community.
Our condolences to the Pratt family. Rest in peace Mr Pratt.
I am very saddened by Richard's passing. I was a neighbour in Shepparton and knew him for a period of 70 years. I watched his progress with interest and admiration. I also shared with him enthusiasm for the Carlton Football Club.
He had many achievements and will be sorely missed.
I send my condolences to his family.
Todd Trevaks
Posted by: Todd Trevaks | April 29, 2009 at 08:58 AM