Wednesday luncheon with Megan McLoughlin, 'Leadership and vision - Australian of the Year SA Local Hero 2019'

Please note the venue - Ian Mc Lachlan Room, Level 3, Western Stand, War Memorial Drive North Adelaide

Guest Speaker: Megan McLoughlin

On 'Leadership and Vision'

Australian of the Year SA Local Hero 2019

Megan McLoughlin is the 2019 Australian of the Year SA Local Hero and founder of Herd of Hope, championing organ and tissue donation to the community.

Herd of Hope hit the headlines in 2018, when Megan overcame numerous setbacks and held a cattle drive on Bondi Beach. The charity has sought partnership with the University of South Australia to capture the need for mental health services for those regionally based affected by organ and tissue donation.

Megan grew up in the Barossa Valley, riding horses with her father Jim, one of the most renowned horsemen in Australia. She won five national Australian titles and seven state titles and was the first female Australian to receive a full equine scholarship to study at university in the USA. She continues to ride and compete.

In 2008, serious medical complications left a young Megan legally blind. Shortly after, she found herself with acute renal failure, and was given only weeks to live – until a transplant saved her life. Megan is one of 64 women in the world to deliver two children after a double transplant. This year she has faced two cancer diagnoses, yet continues to focus her energy on improving the lives of others.

While Megan will talk about organ donation, her talk will also focus on her having courage, resilience, vision and leadership.

Megan’s inspiring story of ‘bouncing back’ from some of life’s biggest challenges will inspire us all, providing a positive message of hope and leadership.

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