Lillie averages about thirty speaking engagements out of state a year. The majority are on the weekends, though some are held during the week. Her audiences vary from breast cancer survivors, health care professionals involved with the care and treatment of women with breast cancer, volunteer groups, women's clubs and groups, church groups, and people seeking an inspirational as well as humorous speaker. She has appeared on television dozens of times as well as on radio, appeared in more than five hundred articles in newspapers and magazines since 1994 regarding her experiences with breast cancer which include being a survivor, herself, caring for women who also have breast cancer, educating women about the warning signs of a breast health problem, being interviewed about her books or articles written and published about breast cancer, and she is frequently interviewed for the work she does to facilitate improvements locally, regionally and nationally to make the treatment process of breast cancer less traumatic for women diagnosed in the future. Her favorite speech that she "takes on the road" focuses on how to use humor to overcome difficult times.... in her case, her experiences she shares are about her personal experiences with breast cancer. Her book, Breast Cancer Survivors' Club, is also about this as well. To hear a sample of her talk on this subject, click here. October 30, 1998: YWCA Annual Event: Mrs. Shockney was selected to be the motivational speaker for this year's event to be held in Salisbury , Maryland. Her presentation was two hours in length fro 10 AM to 12 noon. Her talk focused on how to turn a negative experience into a positive outcome. Her book was sold as a fund raiser for the YWCA afterwards. The contact person is John DeGout at 202-797-4485. November 7, 1998: World Bank 2nd Annual Women's Health Symposium: Mrs. Shockney was requested to present her talk on breast cancer again this year as a result of survey feedback provided by participants last year. She was the keynote speaker this year. Her book will be sold as a fund raiser for the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. She received a standing ovation for her presentation. November 20, 1998: WMAR TV: Morning Show with Janet Roach: Mrs. Shockney appeared on the 6 AM show to talk about "A Woman's Journey" which was held the following day at a hotel at the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland. The program was a sell out before the morning show aired live that morning. Women interested in hearing the programs offered, which included presentations from 59 Hopkins faculty could obtain an order form and get copies of the presentations which were audio taped. November 21, 1998: Johns Hopkins "A Woman's Journey": This is an annual event sponsored by the Women's Board of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Mrs. Shockney was the plenary speaker this year and talk about her experiences with breast cancer. The event will be held at a hotel in downtown Baltimore. Contact person is Leslie Waldman at 410-955-8664. (This event was heavily advertised including a website created by intelihealth and will aired live on Intelihealth on the day of the event.) There were approximately 1200 women who attended the event. Mrs. Shockney received a standing ovation for her presentation. November 21, 1998: Intelihealth/ Talkspot: A Woman's Journey: Mrs. Shockney's presentation for this event was broadcast live over the internet on www.talkspot.com. She was also interviewed live for a 45 minute talk immediately after the speech and responded to questions about breast cancer from an internet audience. This speech in audio format is available on the Johns Hopkins Breast Center Website. November 23, 1998: Upper Chesapeake Health System: Mrs. Shockney gave a 3 hour presentation to executives from this organization who are considering partnering with Hopkins for breast cancer care. Her presentation covered the various programs offered by Hopkins for breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, monitoring for high risk women, and support services available for treatment and management short and long term. December 9, 1998: WJZ TV Channel 13 News: Dr. Dooley and Mrs. Shockney were intereviewed by channel 13 news regarding soy protein nutritional supplement being used with breast cancer patients. The interviewer decided to spend additional time interviewing Mrs. Shockney about her personal experiences with breast cancer and how it has changed her life. December 15, 1998: Mildred Mindel Breast Cancer Organization: Mrs. Shockney was the keynote speaker for their meeting held in Pikesville, Maryland. Her presentation focused on using humor to overcome depression caused by a diagnosis of breast cancer. December 16, 1998: Howard County Medical Center: Has requested that Mrs. Shockney come and give a presentation on the breast cancer support programs that she has implemented at Johns Hopkins. She was also be speaking about her personal experiences with breast cancer as a nurse and patient. Howard County Medical Center recently became part of the Johns Hopkins Health System. January 13, 1999: American Cancer Society Fund Raiser: Polo Grill in Baltimore Maryland. Mrs. Shockney was the keynote speaker for a fund raising event held in Baltimore to raise money for projects related to cancer control in the Baltimore metro area. This specific event was the kick off program for their Daffodils Campaign. January 21 & 27, 1999: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Surgery Professional Staff Inservice: Mrs. Shockney gave a presentation on Ambulatory Surgery Mastectomy Performance Improvement Initiatives as well as on the new concept implemented called "Waking up Well." The audience was doctors and nurses who work in the Ambulatory Surgery area (OR and Pre op and RR) at Johns Hopkins. February 1999: Physicians Marketing Group who manufacture Revival, a soy protein nutritional supplement, are going to advertise Mrs. Shockney's book in their newsletter. Proceeds from the book will be donated to breast cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. February 1999: Physicians Marketing Group who manufacture Revival, a soy protein nutritional supplement, are going to advertise Mrs. Shockney's book in their newsletter. Proceeds from the book will be donated to breast cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. February 23, 1999: American Cancer Society: Mrs. Shockney will be conducting a training course for the ACS to certify women as "Early Breast Cancer Detection Health Educators." The program will be held in White Marsh Maryland. March 11, 1999: Western Maryland College: Breast Cancer Awareness Program: Mrs Shockney will be conducting a lecture on early detection of breast cancer to raise awareness about this disease among young women who attend college at this campus located in Westminster Maryland. March 17 & 18, 1999: Dupont Pharmaceuticals Annual Conference: San Diego, CA. Mrs. Shockney will giving two presentations during this conference. The first is on Clinical Quality Outcomes of Care for Breast Cancer Patients and the second will be on Using Humor when Confronted with Breast Cancer. Her audience will be account execs, physicians, nurses and leadership of Dupont Pharmaceuticals. Contact person is John Zurita. April 7th: Morgan State University, Baltimore MD 7PM. Lecture to students about Breast Cancer, what it is, how it is diagnosed, who is at risk, why and how to reduce your risk. April 8, 1999: West Friendship Elementary School PTA, Howard County, Maryland Topic: Breast Cancer -- who is at risk, why, how to reduce your risk. April 20, 1999: YWCA of Western Maryland Region: Hagerstown, Maryland. Mrs. Shockney will be te key note speaker for this event which will be held for managers and directors of several YMCAs and YWCAs in the Western Maryland region. She was recommended by someone who heard her speak in October in Salisbury. Event will be held at Venice Inn. Contact person is: Sherry O'Shaffer 301-739-3990. April 28, 1999 7:00 p.m. EST Live broadcast online: americasdoctor.com Mrs. Shockney will be the guest host for a one hour talk on breast cancer. May 1, 1998: Boston Mass. Breast Cancer Organization's Fund Raiser for Breast Cancer Research. Mrs. Shockney will be the keynote speaker for this special event, designed to raise money for research and the construction of new services at Faukner Hospital in Boston. Terry Shubock is the contact person at 617-734-1032. May 7, 1999: Providence Hospital in Washington, DC. "The Healing Power of Humor for Breast Cancer Patients." (Audience are nurses and allied health professionals celebrating National Nurse's Week) May 8, 1999: Preakness Fashion Show at The Pimlico Race Track's Sports Palace. This is a fund raiser for the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. Mrs. Shockney will be speaking on what it means to be a breast cancer survivor. May 13, 1999: York Health System and Cancer Center: Their annual cancer symposium for health care professionals will feature Mrs. Shockney talking about the breast cancer survivor volunteer program she implemented at Johns Hopkins and the importance of addressing the emotional needs of patients to aid them in their recovery. Contact person: Diane McElwain RN 717-741-8100. May 14, 1999: Relay for Life: Anne Arundel Community College (6:00 p.m.) This ACS event will have Mrs. Shockney give the keynote address at the beginning of the program. This is a major fund raiser event for the ACS and a 24 hour celebrating of survivors events. May 17 & 18, 1999: Working Woman's Magazine's Annual Marketing Conference on Women's Health. New York City. Mrs. Shockney will be a guest speaker for this event. Her topic will focus on how to empower women with medical knowledge that enables them to directly participate in the decision making about their care. The examples she will provide relate to breast cancer care. She also will be talking about how to use patient satisfaction survey results to improve care and promote relationships between health care professionals and their patients. May 21, 1999: Relay for Life: Westminster High School, Westminster, Maryland (6:00 p.m.) Mrs. Shockney will also do a keynote address for this ACS event as well. May 25, 1999: 7:30 p.m. Cedarmere Elementary School Mrs. Lillie Shockney will be attending a breast cancer awareness program there which is open to the public. She will be responding to questions from the audience about breast cancer and breast health as well as telling her own experience as a survivor. For more information call Vickie at 410-887-6944 or Lillie at 410-614-2853. June 23, 1999 -- Radio One in Baltimore, Maryland will interview Mrs. Shockney from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. about breast cancer -- how to diagnose it early, what the latest treatment options are and what is on the horizon for research discoveries. June 24th, 1999: Heart, Body and Soul: Mrs. Shockney will be conducting an ACS Breast Health Education Training Seminar to volunteers from this organization who in turn will go out into their communities and churches and educated African-American women about the early warning signs of a breast health problem, the benefits of early detection with breast self exams and mammograms. July 14, 1999 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Mrs. Shockney will be the guest for a chat session on the Dicovery internet site. August 22, 1999: Langaberger Basket's Horizon of Hope Kickoff. Catonsville Maryland. Dr. Maurice Nahabedian, plastic surgeon in the Breast Center and Lillie Shockney, education and outreach director and 7 year breast cancer survivor will both be speaking at this event. Dr. Nahabedian will be speaking about new techniques in performing breast reconstruction. Mrs. Shockney will be talking about the value of humor when confronted with breast cancer. This event is a kick off for a fund raiser done annually by the Langaberger basket company. They sell a special basket called "horizon of hope" with a portion of the proceeds doing to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. September 18, 1999: About Faces Day Spa -- Inner Health and Fitness Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kennilworth Shopping Center, About Faces Day Spa will be sponsoring an event to promote health and fitness, with a focus on educating women about breast cancer and promoting methods to reduce stress in women's lives. Lillie Shockney wil be giving a presentation that day about breast cancer, the warning signs of a breast health problem, and the value of breast self exams and mamography. For more information about the days events call 410-828-8666 and ask for Jackie German or Dannette Shue. September 30, October 1 & 2, 1999: Johns Hopkins International Breast Cancer Conference: Towson, MD. "Creating the Ideal Experience for Women with Breast Cancer -- Defining and Promoting Best Practices for Diagnosis and Treatment." Mrs. Shockney and Dr. Dooley are the coordinators and hosts for this international health care professionals event. Internationally reowned speakers will be present during this three day program. Mrs. Shockney will be speaking during this conference about how to meet JCAHO standards using breast cancer performance improvement intiatives demonstrated at Hopkins. October 3rd, 1999: Joshua's Light House Angels Shop - Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Lillie will be doing a book signing and respond to questions about breast cancer and breast health from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This shop is located in Reisterstown, Maryland at 311 Main Street. For more information, call Mary at 410-517-0200. October 6, 1999: Lifetime television will air a breast cancer special which will include interviews with Lillie and her mom about their organzation, MSDBC. October 6, 1999: Larandale Women's Club, Ruxton, MD: Mrs. Shockney will be the keynote speaker for this evening event targeted at raising awareness about breast cancer and helping women to overcome the fears of this disease. Her contact person is: Lynn Cook 410-433-4727. October 12, 1999: Intel's Internet Health Day, New York City. Mrs. Shockney will be receiving Intel's Internet Health Hero Award at this special event held on this day. October 13, 1999: Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition's Annual Breast Cancer Conference: Harrisburg, PA. Mrs. Shockney will be giving two speeches -- both on "The Healing Power of Humor." Audience is breast cancer survivors. October 19, 1999 9:00 p.m. EST Live chat online with mediconsult.com Subject: Breast cancer issues with a focus on the importance of women participating in the decision making about their care and treatment. October 21, 1999: Baltimore County Public School Professional and Clerical Staff Timonium, Maryland in the Timonium Business Park Lillie will be speaking to employees about breast cancer, the warning signs of a breast health problem, who is at risk, why, how to reduce risk, and demonstrating breast self exams and the value of mammography. For more information contact Amy Doggett at 410-887-2972 October 23: A Woman's Journey, Hyatt Hotel, Baltimore MD Mrs. Shockney will be one of the faculty speakers that day from Hopkins. She will talk about the Value of Humor when confronted with breast cancer and will also address questions about breast cancer from the audience. October 24, 1999: One Voice Ceremony by the American Cancer Society: Mrs. Shockney has been informed that she will be the recipient of this prestigious award from the American Cancer Society. Location to be determined. Contact person: Jenny McGillis at ACS. October 30, 1999: Day of Caring, Baltimore Maryland. Mrs. Shockney will be giving two presentations this day: 1) Using humor to help emotionally heal from breast cancer; 2) Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer -- information about this organization and how to access it (with second presentation will be given with her mom.) November 3th, 1999 -- HOPE Cancer Support Group in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Shockney will be the keynote speaker for this special evening program held for cancer patients and their families. She will talk about the healing power of humor. November 6, 1999: ACS Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show: Clinton, Maryland. Mrs. Shockney will be the keynote speaker that this event sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Her contact is Lisa Nielson at 410-721-4304 or 410-793-3989. Event is from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 16, 1999: ACS Breast Health Educator Training Program for Hopkins Nursing Students: Mrs. Shockney is conducting a training program for a large group of student nurses in the BSN/MSN program so that they become certified as breast health educators. November 18, 1999: ACS Breast Health Educator Training Program for Interested Persons in Howard County Area: Mrs. Shockney will again be conducting a training session for the ACS. This session is for laypeople, whereas the session on the 16th, above, is for health care professionals. December 9 & 10, 1999: Working Woman Magazine's Conference on Marketing Women's Health: Mrs. Shockney has been asked to be a speaker again by this organization based on the high ratings she received at the May event held in NYC. This conference will be held in San Francisco. She will give two talks there: The Value of Humor when Confronted with Breast Cancer (as the luncheon speaker) and also repeat her previous presentation on The Importance of Empowering Women with Information so that they can participate in the decision making about their breast cancer treatment.