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A life transformed by a rare heart disease: Geoff Lester

A life transformed by a rare heart disease: Geoff Lester

Update: 2024-08-26
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What would you do if your life changed in an instant?  

For Dr Geoff Lester, a promising economics student and basketball referee, it all began with dizziness and a tingling sensation during a game. At just 24, he was on the brink of death from a rare genetic heart disease he didn’t even know he had.

After four open-heart surgeries and two strokes, Geoff’s life took a completely new direction. Now training to become a vascular physician, he shares how this life-threatening ordeal led him to discover his true purpose.

Listen as we delve into Geoff's incredible story of survival, resilience, and the power of finding meaning in life’s most challenging moments. 

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A life transformed by a rare heart disease: Geoff Lester

A life transformed by a rare heart disease: Geoff Lester