Be inspired by Gaynor Young’s life story
Gaynor Young is a motivational speaker with a inspiring story, and she will share her story with residents during the Cansa Tea at Bolivia Lodge on Saturday.
POLOKWANE – Gaynor Young is a motivational speaker with a inspiring story, and she will share her story with residents during the Cansa Tea at Bolivia Lodge on Saturday.
Gaynor was in a horrific accident on December 9, 1989, when she fell out of a five-storey offstage while she was the understudy in a production.
Although close friends were notified that she was all right at first, the days after the accident wore on as Gaynor remained in a coma and it became obvious that she had suffered serious damage.
Gaynor survived and her story of hope and courage leaves audiences around the country marvelling at her inner strength and determination to get over her accident.
The fall left Gaynor 60% blind with partial brain damage, 2% hearing in one ear and no peripheral vision at all. However, with grit, determination, what she calls sheer stubbornness, and faith, Gaynor has survived these devastating odds.
Four and a half years after her accident, Gaynor fulfilled a promise she made to herself, appearing once more on stage, this time to tell her incredible and heart-warming story in her production, My Plunge to Fame.
Gaynor’s story is about frustration, agonising acceptance and bravery. It is poignant, hard-hitting and funny. There are moments of incredible sadness, but there are also moments of pure joy as she recalls her life after the accident. Gaynor’s story is one of hope and she will make you laugh through your tears.
She will move and inspire you with the infinite courage of the human spirit. She will change your life.
In July 2000, her book, My Plunge to Fame was published and in May 2004, her second production, Gaynor Rising – The celebration of Life was put on at Theatre on the Square in Sandton.
