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CULTURAL
DIVERSITY:
After working sixteen years as a nurse in emergency rooms throughout
the United States, Mary Lightfine uproots her life and plants herself
in the middle of Mogadishu, Somalia where she decides to join an organization
called Doctors Without Borders. This decision gave her a chance to feel
what war, starvation and desperation was like from another completely
different perspective that changed her life forever. During the past twelve
years Mary has lived and worked in over a dozen countries, including some
of the most hellish spots on earth; she has been seen in LIFE Magazine,
The History Channel and on countless news headlines, as well as National
and International television.
NURSES WEEK:
Mary Lightfine, RN, has recently published a fascinating true
story entitled NURSES, NOMADS, AND WARLORDS about
her extraordinary thirteen month experience as an international health
specialist outside the hospital setting....WAY OUTSIDE!!! Mary
donates a portion proceeds from book sales to non-profit charities: www.NursesNomadsAndWarlords.com
WOMEN'S
HISTORY / LEADERSHIP:
Mary
was ambushed and shot at in Somalia, delivered babies in the jungles of
Sri Lanka, and traveled by jeep, foot and donkey in perilous Afghani Mountains
full of land mines, to help isolated inhabitants. She brought food to
remote villages by helicopter in Nicaragua, and Louisiana after the hurricanes
and to starving refugees in South Sudan following the destruction of their
villages by government alliances. She was one of the first to provide
medical aid to Kosovar refugees who had experienced unthinkable horrors.
Today Mary is a nurse, pilot, author, public speaker and filmmaker. She
is also a seasoned veteran of the Nobel Prize winning organization, Doctors
Without Borders and founder and President of Nurse Without Boundaries
and Volunteers Without Boundaries. Through her inspirational compelling
story, you will see the humor in humanity and feel the tragedy of war.
You will be educated, entertained and discover how you can make a difference
in your life and in the world around you. Nominated Lecturer of
the year by APCA
Her lecture
is perfect for...
- Women's History
Month
- Cultural Diversity
- Nurses Week
- Current Events
- International Awareness
Mary has lived in
among some of the most fascinating cultures in the world in countries
like Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Nicaragua, Sudan, and Macedonia
to name a few...... Her lectures are educational, entertaining, and
challenging.
You will
be awed, enlightened, and shocked, and you will not leave this lecture
unmoved.
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TESTIMONIALS
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"Outstanding! She made us laugh & cry. Everyone
needs her presentation!"
–
Concord University
"Nurse
Lightfine gave an extremely grand speech to our student guests...I
readily recommend Mary Lightfine to be a speaker at any College
or University."
–
Bluefield State College
“It was
fabulous, a perfect fit.”
– Denise Nelson, Utah Nurses Assoc.
“I thoroughly
enjoyed the presentation. Mary was eloquent and entertaining. Her
presentation was very motivational.”
- Gus Peña, Asst. Dir., Multicultural Edu., Appalachian
State University, NC
“Mary's
presentation was excellent & warmly embraced by the students,
faculty & members of the community who attended… a great
teacher.”
– Charles Fishman – Distinguished Speakers,
Farmingdale ST. College, NY
“Very
informative, well received…outstanding.”
– Central N.Y. Chapter of the Assoc. of Nurses in
AIDS Care, Lyn Stephens, ACRN, NP
“…You were truly inspiring. Thank you for taking time to come speak to us. I was particularly struck by your open-minded approach to people of other cultures and traditions. Rather than approach them with an "I know it all" attitude, you seem to exude openness, humility, willingness to learn from others. Wow! What an impact you must have on the people whose lives you touch. You definitely had an impact on my life. Your words about others are quiet, yet magnificent and powerful . Your example of true caring, selfless service and respect for others struck a chord in me that will change me forever.”
–Darton College
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