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BRENDA ELSAGHER
If the Battle is Over, Why am I Still in Uniform?
Brenda Elsagher is a funny and poignant story teller who weaves in glimpses of her intercultural, interfaith marriage and everyday experiences as a mom.
Brenda Elsagher's book, "If the Battle is Over, Why am I Still in Uniform?" she takes a serious subject, faces it head on with irreverent humor and includes the reader into her intimate vista as a cancer survivor. Watch her courageous story.
Brenda Elsagher loves to talk with healthcare professionals, women's groups, church groups, and business organizations. A national keynote speaker, she is comfortable in front of groups of ten or crowds of thousands. Brenda takes you through her experience with humor and reflection and helps us explore the deepest meaning in our lives. She's quick to point out that you don't have to have cancer as an issue to be struggling in life. Humor is the avenue she uses to cope and teaches others to do the same.
Brenda Elsagher is a professional comedian, national speaker, mother and author are just a few of her titles. Being married to a man who grew up in the Middle East brings another dimension and flavor to the anecdotes she tells. Brenda has spoken on a variety of topics that include leadership, diversity, faith, humor, business, marriage and looking for a joyful message in the face of adversity.
SPEAKING TOPICS:
Signature Keynote: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to My Crisis!
FOR Business Professionals, Religious Affiliations, Cancer Survivor Groups and Health Care Professionals
Looking for Inspiration and humor? Brenda goes more in depth to exploring the adversity and diversity that many people face in their lives and their attitudes toward dealing with it. This presentation will get your group to laugh about our common stories and depart feeling glad for their vocations or push themselves to make positive changes in their lives. Brenda is a funny story teller that personalizes the right message for your group.
FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS:
"Humor and Healing from the Patient's Perspective"
Brenda gives an accredited talk on how humor can be used in the work experience as she relays personal stories. She will educate you on the various forms of humor and their practical uses on the job. Citing studies of the benefits of humor, and telling stories of examples in the workplace setting, she will keep you laughing and interested.
FOR WOMEN'S GROUPS, CHURCH GROUPS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS:
"Bringing Joy through the Journey"
You don't have to be facing a life-threatening crisis to have a loss of joy. Sometimes it's the kids, your job or even your mate that can drive you to the edge. Brenda talks about everyday things and points out the humor and joy in them.
INTERFAITH/INTERCULTURAL ISSUES
"You Say Potato and I say Potahto"
Communications styles are different between men and women, but throw in two different countries and two different religions along with two different educational backgrounds and it's great fodder for day-to-day living. This presentation is delivered by Brenda and her husband Bahgat Elsagher. Their stories will entertain you as well as educate you.
RAVE REVIEWS:
Read what others are saying about Brenda!
Thank you for presenting at the Fairmont Medical Center Women's Seminar. I am grateful for the education, laughter and hope you shared with us. I admire your keen sense of humor in the face of brutal reality.
-- Barbara Allen, M.D. President/CEO
Everyone talked about how your presentation touched their hearts.
-- Pat Collins, New Mexico WOCN
The votes are in and it's unanimous, "You were terrific!" Thanks for sharing your experiences and entertaining us at our Survivor's Day event. You are a hero to many cancer survivors and it was a pleasure working with you.
-- Jan Sullivan, Cancer Health Treatment Centers, P.C. Merrillsville, Indiana
After reading your book, I'd Like to Buy a Bowel Please! I feel as I know you. Your book made me laugh and realize that there are a lot of people coping with daily issues greater than mine.Thanks again for sharing real life events and thoughts with people who want to know more about life after ostomy.
-- James Comstock
Thank you for your energizing message with its universal appeal. Your story of setting personal goals and sticking to them through the face of adversity was inspiring. Your comments on leadership were valuable and I received unsolicited positive feedback for days.
-- Sue Zuidema, Community Health Department
Brenda Elsagher confronts the "taboo" of colon/ rectal cancer, including ostomy surgery, by her witty observations and reluctance to be "hush-hush" about such a sensitive subject. Revealing, educational and above all honest, her story unearths some of the reasons people are so strong yet vulnerable, kind yet angry and hopeful yet depressed during their battle with America's second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
-- From Ian Settlemire, Editor of the Ostomy Quarterly, of the United Ostomy Association, in a review of Brenda's book.
"If The Battle Is Over Why Am I Still In Uniform? is filled with wit, wisdom, and the stark realities of cancer. I laughed often and my eyes misted more than once. It is a well-written book of one woman's cancer reality. It is also the story of that woman's determination to grow old with her husband and meet her grandchildren."
-- From the "Armchair Interviews" review by Andrea Sisco.
What a delight to read your book. You have a splendid sense of humor. I love your military quotes. After all, humor is a far better tool to teach than lecturing.
-- Henry Buchwald, MD, Phd Professor of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota
"Brenda was an excellent choice as the keynote speaker at our radiology conference. We work with many patients from the initial diagnosis to radiation therapy treatments. She reminded us of how humor and an upbeat attitude in our daily jobs really can have a positive effect on the patients."
-- Sue Marchell, Lisa Bohm, North Dakota Society of Radiologic Technologists
"Thank you for being our guest speaker. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. It was so many things, inspirational, funny, wonderful and entertaining." -- Marilyn Heschke, United Church of Christ
"I had the priviledge of hearing you speak at the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary State Convention. I do hope that you continue with your sense of humor in your public speaking. The fact you can deliver serious information with humor gets more attention and allows people to share their experiences."
-- Mariyln Jacobs
"You are a wonderful and a great inspiration to cancer survivors and survivors of life in general. It was a pleasure working with you."
-- Tammy Connors, American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division
"Thank you so much for the sessions you presented at the United Ostomy Association conference in Las Vegas. I especially liked the interactive part in your self-esteem session because I think we often have too many sessions where attendees are talked to rather than being active participants. Your closing session was a great way to end the confrerence and you had all of us rolling in the aisles."
-- Mary Jane Wolfe, National Conference Chair, UOA
"I had the privilege of hearing you speak at the Blue Mound Country Club for the Elmbrook Hospital Foundation in Wisconsin. You were fantastic!" -- Marlene
"Brenda has the ability to make me laugh one minute and cry the next. Her message is poignant, fun and hopeful."
-- Mary S.
"You did an excellent job and I have always appreciated humor as a patient myself. I always remember when dealing with patients that the cost of a smile is $.0 but the effect it has on your patient could be priceless! Thank you for sharing your story and taking the time to come and speak to our group."
"As a health care worker who tends to enjoy using humor in the workplace, it was refreshing to hear that it makes a positive difference in patient care. Great presentation!"
"Wonderful speaker, very humorous! It's nice to hear somebody be so positive and find humor in something so serious and life threatening."
"Humor is always a good stress reliever. Brenda presented very well. A joy to listen to."
"Wonderful job. I needed a good laugh tonight. She makes being a nurse worth it!"
"Great speaker. Let's get more like her humor and from the patient's perspective."
"As a former gastroenterology and colon-rectal nurse, you painted a wonderful picture of the often humiliating process of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. You reinforced the lesson to live in the moment, love, receive love and to keep priorities straight." -- Nancy
AWARDS AND TITLES:
American Cancer Society Golden "Mic" Award
Newsmaker of the Year, Minnesota Women's Press
Twin Cities Funniest Person
National Cancer Institute, appointed rep for CARRA
Past President of the Minneapolis United Ostomy Association
Comedian/Storyteller
Author
Wife/Mother
Biker
CLIENTS:
MD Anderson Cancer Center
ND Society of Radiologic Technologists
Upson Regional Medical Center, Georgia
Pacific Coast Region, California WOCN
Fairmont Medical Center, MN
Wright & Filipas, Michigan
Fairview Range Regional Health Services
NorthEast Regional, Pennsylvania WOCN
Cancer Treatment Center, Indiana
GYGIG, Get your guts in gear, WA
World Ostomy Day, Boston, MA
Women in Agriculture, North Dakota
Rocky Mountain Region WOCN, New Mexico
Mid Atlantic Region, WOCN, Maryland
Fort Worth Texas, WOCN
Minnesota Nurses Association
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minnesota Homecare Association
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Hollister Incorporated
Allina Health System
Fairview Health Services
Mayo Healthcare Systems
Ridgeview Medical Center
Hennepin County Community Health Department
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital Foundation, WI
Goldie's Fund
Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates
American Cancer Society, PA
United Ostomy Association
Knights of Columbus State Convention
American Business Women's Association
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Many churches
United Methodist Women Regional conference
League of Catholic Women
Women's groups
Archdiocese of St. Paul
Metro Oncology Nurses
Mankato State University Conference
Women's Council
Catholic Charities
Century College
Minnesota Department of Health
Hennepin County Department of Health
Women's Cancer Resource Center
Pathways Crisis Resource Center
Lioness Midwest Convention
Woman's Club of Minneapolis
Alpha Delta Kappa, Gamma Chapter
North Memorial Hospital
American Cancer Society events
St. Francis Hospital
Quicksilver Couriers
Quello Clinic
University of MN Hospital Laboratories
Arc Suburban Fundraiser
Burnett Realty
Womankind Volunteers
Fairview Hospitals Auxiliary
St. Cloud Children's Home
Pacific Coast Regional WOCN conference
Hollister Stuarts Draft Plant, VA
Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi
CLIENTS:
MD Anderson Cancer Center
ND Society of Radiologic Technologists
Upson Regional Medical Center, Georgia
Pacific Coast Region, California WOCN
Fairmont Medical Center, MN
Wright & Filipas, Michigan
Fairview Range Regional Health Services
NorthEast Regional, Pennsylvania WOCN
Cancer Treatment Center, Indiana
GYGIG, Get your guts in gear, WA
World Ostomy Day, Boston, MA
Women in Agriculture, North Dakota
Rocky Mountain Region WOCN, New Mexico
Mid Atlantic Region, WOCN, Maryland
Fort Worth Texas, WOCN
Minnesota Nurses Association
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minnesota Homecare Association
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Hollister Incorporated
Allina Health System
Fairview Health Services
Mayo Healthcare Systems
Ridgeview Medical Center
Hennepin County Community Health Department
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital Foundation, WI
Goldie's Fund
Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates
American Cancer Society, PA
United Ostomy Association
Knights of Columbus State Convention
American Business Women's Association
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Many churches
United Methodist Women Regional conference
League of Catholic Women
Women's groups
Archdiocese of St. Paul
Metro Oncology Nurses
Mankato State University Conference
Women's Council
Catholic Charities
Century College
Minnesota Department of Health
Hennepin County Department of Health
Women's Cancer Resource Center
Pathways Crisis Resource Center
Lioness Midwest Convention
Woman's Club of Minneapolis
Alpha Delta Kappa, Gamma Chapter
North Memorial Hospital
American Cancer Society events
St. Francis Hospital
Quicksilver Couriers
Quello Clinic
University of MN Hospital Laboratories
Arc Suburban Fundraiser
Burnett Realty
Womankind Volunteers
Fairview Hospitals Auxiliary
St Cloud Children's Home
Pacific Coast Regional WOCN conference
Hollister Stuarts Draft Plant, VA
Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi
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