Adversity won't keep Heidi Gellert down

By Jodie Holwell
Updated January 30 2015 - 9:45am, first published 12:00am
Heidi in 2015, after under going a kidney transplant last year in addition to her heart transplant, and the uniform hat of the World Transplant Games team, which she hopes to be a part of again in the field of cycling. Picture: JODIE HOLWELL
Heidi in 2015, after under going a kidney transplant last year in addition to her heart transplant, and the uniform hat of the World Transplant Games team, which she hopes to be a part of again in the field of cycling. Picture: JODIE HOLWELL
Heidi Gellert, at just 13 months old, made history when she became the youngest person to undergo a heart transplant in Australia 25 years ago.
Heidi Gellert, at just 13 months old, made history when she became the youngest person to undergo a heart transplant in Australia 25 years ago.

AT JUST 26, Heidi Gellert has experienced more highs and lows than most people do in their lifetime and has marked the 25th anniversary of her heart transplant reflecting on a life already filled with many milestones.

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