Bryon and Jeremy | Long road from a broken heart |
“The Long Road from a Broken Heart” Jeremy is a New Zealander from Christchurch who was born with a severe “hole in his heart”. As the medical risks associated with repair of this condition were very high some 45 years ago, his surgery was delayed until he was four years of age. His open-heart surgery was then a complete success. Jeremy is an architectural draftsman who obtained work planning Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport in London. Whilst doing this 7-Year contract, he decided to attempt a 2 1/2 years cycling trip from London to Christchurch to raise funds for the British, Australian and New Zealand Heart Foundations. Jeremy’s presentation was on his personal life story. He described a range of personal challenges:
Jeremy in Istanbul |
Jeremy's book Jeremy has been recognised by the Australian Heart Foundation with a 'Heart Hero Award'. He is also an Ambassador for Waterline Challenge. Recorder Bruce Dufty |
Author: Bruce Dufty Published: 9 December, 2017 |
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Meeting Rosters |
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Date |
Host |
Thanks & Cleanup |
3 minute bio |
Setup |
Writer |
23 Apr, 24 |
Marcus Harris |
Peter Batskos |
David Fisher |
Bruce Dufty |
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30 Apr, 24 |
Marcus Harris |
Donna Thornton |
Laurie Dender |
Judy Dinnison |
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07 May, 24 |
Barrie Heald |
David Fisher |
John Boxall |
Judy Dinnison |
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14 May, 24 |
Laurie Glossop |
Judy Dinnison |
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28 May, 24 |
Marcus Harris |
Laurie Dender |
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