Celebrity Panel Book Signing Extravaganza
at the 2013 National Patient Conference (NPC)
The definition of a celebrity is a person who has a prominent profile and commands a great deal of public fascination and influence. The term is synonymous with wealth, implied with great popular appeal, prominence in a particular field, and is easily recognized by the general public.
While these five women do not possess those attributes, they definitely define the face of Sjögren’s. In my opinion, they are the epitome of success because they have met this challenge head-on, and they are winning the battle. They absolutely personify extravagant lifestyles simply because they have learned to live without something even wealth cannot buy, and that’s good health. My celebrity panel is the quintessence of prominence in the often misunderstood world of silent Sjögren’s sufferers. ~Betty Collier
While these five women do not possess those attributes, they definitely define the face of Sjögren’s. In my opinion, they are the epitome of success because they have met this challenge head-on, and they are winning the battle. They absolutely personify extravagant lifestyles simply because they have learned to live without something even wealth cannot buy, and that’s good health. My celebrity panel is the quintessence of prominence in the often misunderstood world of silent Sjögren’s sufferers. ~Betty Collier
 From left to right: Cathy Taylor, Estrella Bibbey, Paula Sosin, Betty Collier, Lynn Petruzzi, and Judy Kang at the NPC Banquet |
 Betty Collier and SF CEO, Steven Taylor at the NPC Banquet |
 A sold out crowd of 400+ attended the 2-day conference to take control of their health by learning the most up-to-date information from Sjögren's healthcare experts. |
 The crowd of over 400 had the opportunity to purchase the book and have it signed by the author and Fab Five while at the conference. CEO Steven Taylor formally endorsed the book and featured it on the slideshow presentation during the conference. |
From left to right: The Fab Five Celebrity Panel - Lynn Petruzzi, Paula Sosin, Estrella Bibbey, Cathy Taylor, Judy Kang, and author, Betty Collier at the Book Signing Extravaganza
CATHY TAYLOR
Cathy's Chapter Titles
Seven Weeks Instead of Seven Years
The Change of Life
A Family Affair
Seven Weeks Instead of Seven Years
The Change of Life
A Family Affair
ESTRELLA BIBBEY
Estrella's Chapter Titles
Born to Be a Republican
Lack of Reaction Leads to Surprising Action
Oh Boy!
Picture Perfect
Born to Be a Republican
Lack of Reaction Leads to Surprising Action
Oh Boy!
Picture Perfect
JUDY KANG
Judy's Chapter Titles
Take a Deep Breath and Relax
Y2K Began with a Bug Instead of a Bang
Waiting to Exhale
Second Wind
Take a Deep Breath and Relax
Y2K Began with a Bug Instead of a Bang
Waiting to Exhale
Second Wind
LYNN PETRUZZI
Lynn's Chapter Titles
Just the Right Type
Philadelphia, Here I Come!
From the Operating Room to the Board Room
Just the Right Type
Philadelphia, Here I Come!
From the Operating Room to the Board Room
PAULA BETH SOSIN
Paula's Chapter Titles
It All Started at Ben & Jerry's
Are You Dry?
She's a Graphic Designer, Not a Disease
It All Started at Ben & Jerry's
Are You Dry?
She's a Graphic Designer, Not a Disease
Betty and Judy at the NPC in 2013
With a heavy heart, I sadly inform you that we lost one of the Fab Five, Judy Kang, in April, 2014. I am truly honored and filled with unbelievable gratitude that she shared her life with me and entrusted me to share it with the world. Click here to read my blog post tribute to her.
Judy was a woman of great faith and fortitude. She summarized her battle with Sjögren’s like this: “In 1996, I was diagnosed with a lung illness which they realized was caused from primary Sjögren’s syndrome. I was on oxygen for 9 years and in 2010 managed to get a double lung transplant. I still have symptoms of Sjögren’s but luckily have a renewed life.”
Judy was a woman of great faith and fortitude. She summarized her battle with Sjögren’s like this: “In 1996, I was diagnosed with a lung illness which they realized was caused from primary Sjögren’s syndrome. I was on oxygen for 9 years and in 2010 managed to get a double lung transplant. I still have symptoms of Sjögren’s but luckily have a renewed life.”