Thanks to Harvey Norman Gepps Cross the November Norwood Business Lunch welcomes
GILL HICKS
as our guest speaker
Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Gill has lived in London since 1991, however in 2012 Gill returned to Australia where she operates nationally and internationally through her not for profit M.A.D. for Peace network and her Public Speaking work.
She is globally known as a survivor of the London terrorist Bombings on July 7th, 2005. She survived, but suffered severe and permanent injuries, losing both legs from just below the knee.
With honours, and impressive achievements Gill has demonstrated her commitment to making a personal difference. To name just a few of these accolades; being selected to carry the 2008 Olympic Torch in Canberra, being recognised with an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List (2008-09) for her services to charity, becoming both the Australian of the Year in the UK and Australian Woman of the Year in UK for 2009, receiving two Honorary Doctorate’s, one in Philosophy from the London Metropolitan University, recognising her contribution to architecture and design and her work promoting the importance of establishing sustainable peace, the other from Kingston University in recognition to her dedication to rehabilitative health.
Since her return to Australia in 2012, she has been recognised as South Australian, Australian of the Year 2015 and is Chair to the Innovation component for the Committee for Adelaide.
Gill has made it her mission to use her experiences and her new body form to positive effect.
Guests will enjoy a 3-course meal and a 3-hour beverage package commencing at 12.30 for 1.00 pm. Cost is $110 per ticket or $1000 per table of 10. Seniors Ticket Price $90.
WHERE –The Norwood Function Room in The Wolf Blass Community Centre, 4 Woods St Norwood (Coopers Stadium)
WHEN – Friday 25th of November, 2022
ALL Bookings Must be Made Online.
Enquiries, please contact Norwood Football Club on 8362 6278.