Speakers
Medical and Ministry Leaders
Dr. Giorgio Lastroni
Chief Medical Officer
A specialist in clubfoot treatment and pediatric orthopedics, Dr. Lastroni has been at CURE Zambia since 2009, first as a Surgeon and later as Medical Director. Now, as Chief Medical Officer, he leads CURE’s medical teams worldwide, ensuring children at our hospitals receive excellent, Christ-centered surgical care.
Earnest Kioko
Chief Ministry Officer
Earnest has devoted his life to helping children and families encounter the love of Christ in the midst of medical challenges. Since joining CURE in 2005, he has served as Chaplain, Counselor, and Spiritual Director before stepping into his current role as Chief Ministry Officer.
Christi Huizenga Renaud
Chief Donor Relations Officer
Christi recently joined the CURE team after 15 years with Plant With Purpose, a Christian community development organization. With experience spanning four continents, she brings a deep understanding of international development. She holds an MBA in international management.
Justin Narducci
President/CEO
With nearly 20 years in international development and global health, Justin has led teams on multiple continents, bringing life-changing care and the hope of Christ to vulnerable communities. As President and CEO of CURE, Justin oversees one of the world’s largest networks of pediatric surgical hospitals.
Special Guests
Bethany Hamilton
Keynote Speaker
Professional Surfer, Author
In 2003, 13-year-old Bethany survived a shark attack that left her with only one arm. She shared her story of perseverance in her 2004 autobiography Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board, which was adapted into the 2011 film Soul Surfer.
Dr. Curt Thompson
keynote speaker
Psychiatrist, Host of Being Known Podcast
Dr. Curt Thompson is a psychiatrist and host of the Being Known Podcast. He’s the bestselling author of Anatomy of the Soul and, most recently, The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope. Drawing from a Christian perspective, he offers insights on building authentic relationships and exploring our deep longing to be known.
Alistair Begg
devotional speaker
Pastor, Author, Radio Host
Alistair, former Senior Pastor of Cleveland’s Parkside Church, is a trusted Bible teacher and author of several books, including the forthcoming The Man on the Middle Cross. His Truth for Life program airs on more than 2,000 radio stations worldwide.
Brant Hansen
Host
Christian Radio Host, Author
As CURE’s lead advocate, Brant has spent considerable time with the children we serve. He hosts the nationally syndicated The Brant Hansen Show, now on 200 stations nationwide. He is also a speaker and best-selling author of five books, including his most recent, Life Is Hard. God Is Good. Let’s Dance., which draws from his journeys at CURE hospitals.
Sherri Lynn
Host
Author, Radio Producer, Comedienne
Sherri Lynn is a multitalented comedienne, broadcaster, former youth pastor, and author who’s written and produced everything from comedy specials to stage musicals. She’s been a radio professional for well over a decade and produces and cohosts The Brant Hansen Show, which is sponsored by CURE.
The Afters
Music & Worship
Christian Musicians
The Afters began as a Christian pop-rock band founded by Josh Havens and Matt Fuqua as the two were working at a Starbucks in Texas. Since then, they’ve released six albums, earned eight Dove Award nominations, and produced over twenty Top 40 Christian hits—including “Light Up the Sky,” “Well Done,” and “Moments Like This.”
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