Contact Donna to request a speaking engagement and book signing. Presentations, retreats, and workshops are customized for each audience. Recent topics include:
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The Dos and Don'ts of Compassionate Caregiving
Lessons Learned from the Dying
Living Libraries
Overcoming the Common Fears of Death
Responding to God's Call to Care
Hospice is for the Living
What Am I To Do? The Caregiver's Challenge
Caregivers, Take Care!
The Ultimate Service Above Self
Effective Caregiving: A Practical Perspective
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What people are saying about Donna and her presentations . . .
A big "thumbs up" for a wonderful evening . . . teaching was accessible, engaging, and articulate; delivered with graciousness and warmth.
(Vienna Presbyterian Church, VA)
Phenomenal connection with participants . . . definitely changed my perspective on death. I thank God for using you to help me see things differently.
(Montreat Women's Conference, NC)
The best speaker we have had in years - one who effectively engaged the audience with her personality, humor and excellent visuals. The practical suggestions and the ways the "service above self" theme blended into the insights shared on a difficult topic definitely connected with the audience. The book was a bonus!
(Albemarle County Rotary Club)
WOW! Presentation quality was fantastic! Lives were touched and minds opened.
(Wytheville Community College, VA)
I never thought a talk on caring for the dying could be so engaging and so much fun!
(Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, Ridgefield, CT)
One of the best talks I have heard here in over 40 years delivered with sensitivity and humor . . . a true inspiration!
(University Baptist Church, Charlottesville, VA)
Donna was wonderful in all of her explanations, precious stories to dispel the myths of hospice! She brought staff, volunteers, and invited community members alike into her presentation.
What a gift Donna is – and has given to us!
(Hospice of Carteret County, NC)
Loved having Donna at our all-day Stephen Ministry Retreat open to the community! She was fabulous and gave us great practical words of wisdom. A truly enjoyable and helpful day for all. Loved it!
The best retreat conducted by a very special person.
(Stephen Ministry Networking Retreat, Leesburg, FL)
Excellent workshop! Professional, biblically sound. Donna helped me focus on dispelling my own fears of death and illness and helped improve my effectiveness in ministering to others. Looking forward to reading the book!
(International Order of St. Luke Healing Conference, St. Louis, MO)
The only thing better than reading A Sacred Walk was inviting Donna to speak at our church. It was the largest group assembled for such an event with attendees expressing gratitude for a very moving experience.
It felt like spending time with a good friend.
(Rye Presbyterian Church, NY)
Donna made a real connection with us on Volunteer Appreciation Day. Her personal stories were very engaging, delivered with energy, passion and humor. The substantive information that encouraged and motivated all was a bonus. Accolades and emails poured in from volunteers expressing their appreciation for the program.
(Hospice of the Piedmont, VA)
Donna is excellent at facilitating a most meaningful discussion . . . uplifting and very beneficial . . . lovely job!
(St. John's Episcopal Church, Stamford, CT)
A true blessing and encouragement for anyone involved in caregiving. Donna’s presentation was fresh and relevant. She is insightful, sensitive, engaging, biblically grounded and theologically solid. I wholeheartedly commend Donna to any organization in which caregiving is a high priority.
(Church of the Palms, Sarasota, FL)
Great kick-off speaker for our weekend retreat . . . comforting and encouraging.
(St. Paul's Church, Brookfield, CT)
Special pricing is available for non-profit organizations, or bookstores wishing to purchase copies of A Sacred Walk and its companion Discussion Guide in quantity prior to an event. To request details, to purchase a signed copy of the book, or ask Donna to be a guest speaker, please click here.
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