BLOOD Brothers

"Lisa DeLong's achingly beautiful story of life, love, and loss is a very personal and powerful journey. We have been friends for over a decade, and her son Justin was one of my heroes. Lisa's son Jacob, who s also one of my heroes, has been at war with the desease that took his brother's life. Blood Brothers is a real life experience o hope, compassion, and faith. Once you meet this mother and her family, your life ewill change forever." Kathy Ireland, CEO Kathy Ireland Worldwide

"Oh, be still my aching heart. Mom and nurse is Solis DeLong lives throuh an unimaginable ordeal: not one, but two little boys with leukemia. Bless her for her searing honesty. This is not a Hallmark card or Lifetime special. A real mom and dad and sisters and brothers live through the pain, warts and all, and Lisa has the guts to reveal life as it really was. And yet magical moments shine through: prayers, and faith, and small miracles, and dreams of release. Defineitley recommeded reading for anyone dealing with family loss or cancer but also, an eye-opening account for those, like me, who have not experienced children with potentially terminal illnesses. Blood Brothers is a beautiful contribution to our understanding of childhood illness and the power of a mother's love." Lisa Bloom, author of Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World

"Everyone in healthcare should hear Lisa's inspiring story and read her book. She touched our hearts and our funnybone with inspiration, personal stories, and her genuine concern for our well-being. Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your story and teaching all of us." Kathleen Ruccione, PhD, MPH, RN, CPON, FAAN Keck School of Medcine of USC, Children's Hospital Los Angeles

"Once again, Lisa made such and amazing impression on the nursing students. Her book and her visit our class touched the students and caused an emotional excitement within them to be caring nurses to their patieints and their families. Thank you Lisa for taking the time to share your story with the students. They will take what they learned from you and apply it to the care of hundreds and thousands of patients and families!" Tina Rorick, RN, MSN, CPN Associate Professor of Nursing, College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, California

"I wanted you to know what a genuine articulate, compassion-centered speaker Lisa DeLong has been on several occasions while working with Providence Trinity Care Hospice Health Services. Although the topics have often been very delicate, she always maintained a professional and personal presence that brought home the message desired. On several occaion we asked to to be prepared to sell her book, BLood Brothers. Not surprising that the lines were long and each book sold with a caring word. She has a particular gift at "knowing her audience". Intuitively she can listen and lead, knowing when it is time to make certain information known. I do consider the times we have made presentations or met personally with others a privilege." Gay Walker RN CHPN, Providence Heath Services, Trinity Kids Care

"Gentlemen, today's workshop was one of the BEST ever...Lisa DeLong's story is perfect for healthcare workers to hear. IF that doesn't make you re-commit to the vision, nothing will. (The tissues were flyng at my tabe). What a great day! What a phenomonal day!!! THANK YOU." Jim Palmetto Health

"Thank you so much for connecting Palmetto Health with Lisa DeLong as our guest inspirer, she exceeded my expectations! Leaders are still giving feedback. 400 Leaders surveyed 90% "strongly agree" response rate which is fantastic and higher than any other speaker that day. Bridgett Tupper Organization & Talent Development