Special Gift for VIP Gala Ticketholders

Theresa Brown, RN, MN, BSN

Join us for the 2026 NSCHC Gala and enjoy an exclusive VIP experience, including a signed copy of The Shift by our 2026 Keynote Speaker, Theresa Brown, RN, MN, BSN.

Your VIP Gift: The Shift

The Shift takes readers inside a single 12-hour shift on a hospital cancer ward, offering an intimate and powerful look at the challenges, compassion, and humanity at the heart of nursing. Named one of the Five Best Books on Everyday Heroes by Rye Barcott, The Shift captures the extraordinary work nurses do every day as they care for patients and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Meet Our 2026 Keynote Speaker

Theresa Brown came to nursing by an unconventional path, earning a doctorate in English before becoming an oncology nurse. Her experiences at the bedside inspired The Shift, which provides a compelling glimpse into the demands of nursing—and the deep connections nurses form with their patients.

We are especially excited to welcome Theresa to the NSCHC Gala because she has recently joined North Side Christian Health Center as a practicing nurse. We are honored to have her share her story and perspective as our 2026 keynote speaker.