“In all the years I have been planning events, I have never met keynote speakers with the compassion and humor of the Cawthons. Their presentation is inspirational as well as upbeat, dynamic, meaningful and highly entertaining. It was more than a pleasure working with them.
They have become part of the KSB family!”

Mary Mahan-Deatherage
Director of Marketing/PR
KSB Hospital

"Thank you for the laughter...We know who to arm ourselves with in the future

when we need extra help, hope and laughter - The Cancer Crusade!"

Regina Heroux, RN, MS, OCN

Manager, Oncology Support Services

Rex Cancer Center

“Ingenious…a performance of sheer joy!”

Sue Cleveland, Program Manager
Gilda’s Club South Florida

“Your presentation was fantastic! You got a standing ovation! I’m giving your name to all the meeting planners I know. ”

Bernadette Jaramillo-Peck, Meeting Planner
Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators

"This was by far the most outstanding event we have ever had...This was due to (your) outstanding presentation, warmth, humor and the inspiration (you) provided to our community's cancer patients and their families... "You did a fabulous job for our event...and it was a highlight of the year...Keep up the incredible work."

Cheryl Casey

Community Outreach Coordinator, Cancer Services

“You both were truly an inspiration to our attendees. Thank you for the motivation, information, and empowerment that you gave to each of us. You captured our hearts with your personal approach and warmth.”

Nancy Davenport-Ennis, President and CEO
Patient Advocate Foundation

“I must tell you how pleased we were with your presentation. Yours was the HIGHEST scoring of the entire conference!”

Beth Sumrell Ehrensberger
Virginia Department of Health

"This incredible couple delivered a wonderful motivational, humorous and meaningful life message to all those in attendance (approximately 1,300 patients, families, medical staff and volunteers). We are most impressed by their presentation, their sincerity, their clear desire to help make a difference for others, and their wonderful delivery, and we recommend them most highly."

Dr. Andrew L. Salner, Director
Cancer Program
Hartford Hospital

"If your organization is looking for an uplifting and humorous look at life's curveballs, Roger and Kathy are your speakers. They are professional, easy to work with, conscientious and caring of their audience."

Pat Maehr, Income Development Manager
The American Cancer Society

“Every detail of the presentation was exceptional…Both of you gave off such great energy…Everyone was very pleased and greatly appreciated your presentation being tailored to our organizational needs.”

Nancy Keenan, Human Resources Analyst
City of Virginia Beach

“The combination of the two of you together brings a unique blend of eloquence and humor to really meet the needs of your audience…Putting a face with a diagnosis and the events that you experienced truly has impacted the way I take care of patients…You are an asset to the community and to the fight against cancer.”

Pam Kennedy, RN, Manager/Team Coordinator
Sentara Cancer Institute

"The feedback I have received has been tremendous....In fact, I have received more positive comments about your presentation than from any other event I have coordinated in my four years at the Sentara Cancer Institute.  It was a joy to work with you!"

Belinda C. Risher, RN, MS, AOCN

Patient Navigator, Cancer Service

“The 630 guests were overwhelmed by your presentation. They laughed; they cried; they were motivated! Your delightful mix of emotion and comedy…was exactly what our participants needed…”

Michelle Couch, Income Development Manager
American Cancer Society

“With this being our first Cancer Survivor Luncheon, we knew only that we wanted it to be dynamic and upbeat. Your presentation was just that!...You are incredible people on both a personal and professional level…”

Tracie Blackmon, Director, Marketing Services
Trident Health System

“The meeting evaluations revealed a unanimously positive response to your timely and touching message. It was exactly what this group needed to hear.”

Kathryn Wall, Chairman of the Board
Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators

And our absolute all-time favorite:

“I didn’t think I would ever laugh or feel hopeful again. You changed my life today.”

Celebrate Life! Audience Member