Next Level by Association | Passion 4 Life | Orange County Event Photographer

This month at Next Level by Association we were introduced to Linda Van Kessler.
Linda Van Kessler’s journey included working at the White House at age 19 as a Staff Assistant to President Ford. Following President Ford’s term in office, Linda became the Director of Scheduling and Press for President and Mrs. Ford. After that Linda went on to become Director of Scheduling and Press for Dr. Robert Schuller at the Crystal Cathedral followed by 28 years with Dr. Billy Graham working in crusades around the world.

How incredible is that?
Last night meeting Linda and her husband Charles was so inspiring and wonderful.

The story doesn’t end there. Her husband Charles is just as amazing and has just as an intriguing story behind why he does what he does. Charles Van Kessler was born in Amsterdam, Holland. At the age of 2, During World War II, Charles watched his entire family be snatched away by the Nazis. From there he was placed in a state-run orphanage where he suffered abuse of every kind for 8 years and survived on eating flower bulbs. At the age of 9 years old Charles ran away from the orphanage and from there on vowed one day to help children, like himself, who needed stability, love and someone to care for them.

Now Linda and Charles have created an amazing product called Passion 4 Life Liquid Vitamins and Minerals, well as a charity named, Passion 4 K.I.D.S. (Kids In Desperate Situations).

Here are just a few of the photographs that were taken at the event.

It is so incredible, and inspiring to hear stories like these, taking something that could have completely destroyed you, and your outtake in life, then choosing to use your experiences to help others. Charles & Linda have their Charity based out of San Diego, helping children all over the Untied States.

Orange County Family Photographer, Kincannon Photography is a professional photographer in Orange County, California capturing newborn, seniors, dog, children and family portraits.

Kincannon Photography is based in Yorba Linda, and serves all surrounding areas including Newport Beach, Irvine, Corona Del Mar, Brea, San Juan Capistrano, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Villa Park, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and other surrounding Orange County metro areas.