Abseil for NETs – in memory of Heidi and Gary Veacock
Such Sad news. I was totally shocked to hear some heart-breaking news late on 5th February 2026. I had been online friends with Gary Veacock, a recently retired Lt Col in the Royal Marines. As a veteran, the comradeship was instant. Initially he would ask questions about NET and my experience. I guess he was keen to hear about others experiencing the same condition as his wife Heidi. Later on, I helped him fundraise for Heidi via a Royal Marines sponsored abseil organised by Gary with all proceeds going to Royal Free London, one of the top NET centres of…