David Conroy Heroism
Heroism is often seen as something unattainable to the general population as if it’s a title saved for those who possess almost inhumane virtues and qualities. But there will always be times where everyday people are called to heroism. One example of this is David Conroy, a hero within the community who resonates vital gospel values. Like many of us, David went to Terrace, graduating in 1987. From that stage on he enjoyed a stable life with partner Shevaune. This was until crisis struck and Shevaune was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998, and David was called to heroism. Despite suffering from a horrible disease, David never thought twice about getting married to the woman he loved. David cared for Shevaune in their home for 8 years
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She testified in a 60 minuted television interview that moving in was the “hardest day of her life”. David would never forget the look of fear on her face when he left her nursing home for the first time. From then on, it became one couples struggle to find dignified and appropriate care. Rather than accepting a bad situation, David decided to make a difference, for his wife but eventually for over 6500 other Australians in the same situation. David began the charity YoungCare in 2006, giving of his own time and effort for the benefit others. They were donated a block of land by the Wesley mission, and the struggle to find funding began. David banded together with mate from Terrace Bernard Fanning involved in a charity music concert. 60 minutes uncovered Davids true virtue, with Bernard stating that he was driven and brave for his wife, but was a mess when alone
The next few years saw a massive increase in support after bravely sharing their story on 60 minutes, allowing for the first YoungCare unit to be opened in Sinnamon Park in 2007. Shevaune lived there in appropriate care until her death in 2012. Since then, two more YoungCare apartments have been built with two more in development, with David continually making sure that change continues to happen for young people with high care needs. Crisis struck the couple, but luckily for Shevaune, she married a man of character and heroic virtue who could always care for her and the other people in her
She testified in a 60 minuted television interview that moving in was the “hardest day of her life”. David would never forget the look of fear on her face when he left her nursing home for the first time. From then on, it became one couples struggle to find dignified and appropriate care. Rather than accepting a bad situation, David decided to make a difference, for his wife but eventually for over 6500 other Australians in the same situation. David began the charity YoungCare in 2006, giving of his own time and effort for the benefit others. They were donated a block of land by the Wesley mission, and the struggle to find funding began. David banded together with mate from Terrace Bernard Fanning involved in a charity music concert. 60 minutes uncovered Davids true virtue, with Bernard stating that he was driven and brave for his wife, but was a mess when alone
The next few years saw a massive increase in support after bravely sharing their story on 60 minutes, allowing for the first YoungCare unit to be opened in Sinnamon Park in 2007. Shevaune lived there in appropriate care until her death in 2012. Since then, two more YoungCare apartments have been built with two more in development, with David continually making sure that change continues to happen for young people with high care needs. Crisis struck the couple, but luckily for Shevaune, she married a man of character and heroic virtue who could always care for her and the other people in her