Epic walk for charity
In 2018 Meyers experienced two very unexpected and frightening heart attacks. Having been rushed to St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, where he was treated by specialist cardiologists
Heart attack survivor Gary Meyers (pictured) is about to set off on another epic walk for charity, this time embarking on a multi-day adventure from Vaucluse Lighthouse to Canberra.
Meyers is a long-term supporter of St Vincent’s Hospital and this is his greatest walking challenge yet, but it’s a challenge close to his heart as he is dedicating it to a fellow St Vincent’s ambassador, Adam Wells.
In 2018 Meyers experienced two very unexpected and frightening heart attacks. Having been rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, where he was treated by specialist cardiologists, Meyers has not only survived, but is now thriving.
“When you stare death in the face, nothing becomes scary anymore,” he said.
“You just want to make the most of life. There’s no time to waste.”
Meyers and his crew will be raising funds to support clinical care and services at St Vincent’s, stretching across cardiac health, mental health and domestic violence.
One notable donation has come from former South African rugby captain Francois Pienaar, who wrote: “Gary, greetings from Cape Town. All the best with your walk from Vaucluse Lighthouse to Government House ACT. Walking 300km plus to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate is simply amazing. Strong legs, heart and mind Gary! Francois.”
Meyers is expected to arrive at Government House Canberra on March 2, where he will be greeted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia David Hurley and a strong coffee.
To donate visit, svhs.grassrootz.com/vaucluse-lighthouse-2-government-house-act?tab=donations
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