Gill Hicks A lasting impression
When Gill Hicks lost both her legs and nearly her life in the July 7, 2005, terrorist attack in the London Underground, it brought her face to face with the horrors of terrorism. But it also showed her the depths of human compassion, love and empathy.
Hicks has risen to become a voice of hope and optimism, and a passionate advocate for peace. Her story and journey have captured the hearts and minds of many, and her work through her charity M.A.D. for Peace (Make A Difference for Peace) has won her numerous awards, including an MBE and OAM.
Hicks is the embodiment of warmth, compassion, intelligence and optimism. She has a real thirst for life and a desire to push her limits; to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the London bombing, Hicks abseiled Adelaide’s tallest building.
Our shared humanity
To be confronted by a sudden disability and the grief that comes with that is no easy thing. To then leave your old life behind in search of something more meaningful amounts to a seismic shift. But that’s exactly what Hicks did, leaving behind a successful creative career in London to
