Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the
overcoming of it.? Helen Keller
Real stories of personal resilience, in the face of great adversity,
resonate with something deep inside the human spirit. They speak to
the precarious nature of life on this planet, but also the
vulnerability and incredible strength of the human condition.
In our final Insight for 2020, we have 3 inspiring stories of deep
resilience, endurance and hope in the face of despair, loss and
suffering.
AMINATA CONTEH-BIGER was captured by rebel forces (aged 18) during the
eleven-year civil war in Sierra Leone. She experienced the full
horrors of war up until her dramatic release via a televised prisoner
exchange. Aminata, now a mother of two, has founded the Aminata
Maternal Foundation to improving maternal mortality outcomes for women
and girls in Sierra Leone the worlds most dangerous place to give
birth.
JOHN QUINN is a sports physiologist and performance coach with 35-year
training many of Australias leading athletes and sports teams. In
2014, John was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease which multiple
brain lesions that impacted his speech, memory and cognition for a
number of years. Through a long road of rehabilitation and
self-discovery, John emerged with an even stronger determination for
changing peoples lives.
HELEN MEEKOSHA has spent a lifetime resisting injustice. In 1964, aged
16, she started one of the UKs first social movements for equal pay
whilst working at a cigarette factory in England. In 1980, she was a
founding member of Wollongongs Jobs for Working Women Campaign and
commenced a 14-year battle with BHP to allow women to work for the
towns biggest employer. In 2000, Helen was diagnosed with Multiple
Sclerosis and has continued to fight for equality dignity, and justice
for people with disabilities.
Hear Aminata, John and Helen share their real-life stories of
resilience and strength.
We will also have a special musical act to set the stage for an
evening of inspiring personal testimony.
DATE: Tuesday November 24th
TIME: 5:45 arrival for a 6pm sharp commencement. Concludes 7:15pm.
COST: $20 + GST (full proceeds go to the Sydney Community Foundation
Women's Business Accelerator program)
Strictly limited tickets (only 30 guests will be admitted into the
cinema due to COVID restrictions) so RSVP to book or receive
livestream details.
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