CATCA 2025

In life, we all face challenges that test our strength, resilience, and resolve in unique ways. For Claire Masikewich, that moment came in May 2023, when her five-year-old daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of pediatric cancer.

In this heart-wrenching and transformative keynote, Claire shares her deeply personal journey of turning pain into purpose. Drawing from her professional expertise and advocacy work, she will guide you through how she reframed one of the darkest times of her life into a mission for change. With $160,000 raised for pediatric cancer research and the establishment of the Strong Like Sloane Foundation all while her daughter was going through intense cancer treatment, Claire demonstrates how even in the most overwhelming circumstances, we have the power to shift our perspective, reframe challenges, and rise with resilience.

This keynote is not only a story of personal triumph but a call to action for anyone facing difficult times. Claire’s message is one of courage, hope, and the untapped potential that lies within all of us to turn life's most difficult moments into something greater.

Key Takeaways:
Reframe your perspective on life's hardest moments.
Learn how shifting your mindset can turn obstacles into opportunities.
Discover how to turn pain into purpose and create meaningful change.

“You don’t know what you’re capable of until you’re asked to be capable.”

Join Claire as she explores how moments of hardship can lead to personal growth, powerful transformation, and a purpose that drives you forward.