Banquet speaker references
Speaking references.
Personal banquet speaker references from pregnancy-center leaders who have hosted Sydna. See selected past events.
These historical letters are reproduced from Sydna’s previous speaking-references page. Dates appear only where the original supplied them; names, titles and organizations reflect that source and may no longer be current. Personal experiences and fundraising outcomes are the writers’ reports, not independently verified results or guarantees. Historical medical terminology is quoted as written, not presented as a clinical diagnosis or medical guidance.
Sue Tomasik
Dear Sydna,
Thank you so much for your very difficult, very necessary, very God-driven, very personal message last night. You are a servant to the most high God and I was blessed to be with you.
The comments I’ve heard are all extremely positive, “wonderful pregnancy center banquet speaker.” There was a 31% increase in contributions and pledges compared to last year.
God is so faithful and I praise Him for your ministry. May you sense God’s presence in and with you as you go about your days. Praising God,
Sue Tomasik - Director The Crossing Pregnancy Center Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Stan Kellner
Sydna’s post abortion story, especially discussing the impact on her boyfriend, touched the hearts of many men in our audience who are post-abortive and perhaps never knew there was a way to receive forgiveness and healing.
I would highly recommend Sydna as a pregnancy center banquet speaker for your next pregnancy center fundraising event. God will use her to help you laugh, cry and learn pivotal truths all at the same time.”
Blessings my sister, Stan Kellner - Chief Executive Officer Sanctity of Life Ministries Fairfax, VA 22030
Terry Winship
Sydna effectively and sensitively shares her testimony of abortion and healing, without being overly dramatic. Sydna relates well to her audience– both men and women have very positive things to say. In sharing her story, she credits God for the forgiveness and healing she has received.
As the director of a pregnancy center I found Sydna to be very interested in the needs of our pregnancy clinic. She truly wants to know what your goals are and she weaves them into her keynote speaker presentation. She is sensitive to the time limitations of a fundraising banquet.
Sydna is a skilled and polished keynote speaker, yet very down to earth. Your audience will want to get to know her and she is happy to stick around to sign copies of her books and to interact with your donors.
Terry Winship - Executive Director Care Net Pregnancy Clinic Casper, WY
Keri Muir
Sydna did an excellent job as our pregnancy center banquet speaker. We have heard so many positive remarks, about the way she drew people into her story, how she spoke sensitively and yet had an appeal that men could also relate to. She also wove in the ministry of our own pregnancy center to keep that front and foremost to our guests which our board members felt was a very positive quality.
We enjoyed having her as our pregnancy center banquet speaker and would highly recommend her to any other pregnancy center as a banquet speaker. I truly appreciate all your help.
Keri Muir - Executive Director Choices Pregnancy Center
Gayle Allbritton
Thank you so much for a touching evening as our pregnancy center banquet speaker at our Fundraising Dinner last November. Our donors said you were engaging, direct, powerful and personal. As a pregnancy center banquet speaker you presented the pain of abortion so clearly, but left us with a message of hope. After your testimony many of the women who were suffering silently that evening are now experiencing God’s forgiveness, healing, and restoration through our abortion recovery program support group!
Blessings on you as you communicate the truth and destruction of abortion both to women, men, and their families. For Life!
Gayle Allbritton - Center Director Laurel Pregnancy Center Laurel, MD
Cecilia Kennedy
Sydna Massé has been the most effective pregnancy center banquet speaker we have ever had for our Annual Banquet and Silent Auction.
Financially more gave and pledged than larger groups in the past. Overall, she was a phenomenal keynote speaker that spoke to the hearts of all who came.
I would highly recommend Sydna as a pregnancy center banquet speaker for any event, fundraiser, volunteer training, donor appreciation, etc. Not only is she skilled at effectively reaching any age group, but as a pregnancy center banquet speaker her heart and genuineness bring about the truth in a powerful and loving way. We will certainly have her come back as a keynote speaker for more events to come! Sincerely,
Cecilia Kennedy - Executive Director Confidence Pregnancy Center Salinas, CA
Mona L. Ballard
Dear Sydna,
Thank you so much for being the pregnancy center banquet speaker at our Annual Dinner this year! Twice while you were talking, I managed to tear my attention away from you briefly to glance around the room.
People were truly “hanging on your every word.” You made the feelings of a young woman experiencing abortion so clear.
We have had wonderful comments from people who have attended our dinners many times saying things such as: “This is the best pregnancy center banquet speaker yet,” or “Sydna was so moving!” Sydna, thank you again. It was truly a pleasure to have you as our keynote speaker. We will continue to pray for you, for Tom and the boys and for your ministry! Sincerely,
Mona L. Ballard - Executive Director CareNet Pregnancy Center of Berkeley
Debbie Wright
“Thank you for sharing your knowledge about Post Abortion Syndrome (PAS), and your incredible personal experience as our pregnancy center banquet speaker in November. As the President of Ramah International, you were able to communicate how very important this ministry is and how each individual can help support our pregnancy center work.
Most importantly is how you gave the hope of a new future for those that can choose to heal. It was a blessing to get the responses from women that were at the banquet as well as the men. Some purchased your book and others knew they could go through our ministry outreach program.
There was an overall understanding of why the post-abortive individual is important in pro-life efforts. We will continue to pray for you as you are called to be a keynote speaker for future ministries, colleges, debates or governmental committees. May you help them acknowledge that PAS is no respecter of persons in social economic classes!”
Debbie Wright - Executive Director, The Bradford Pregnancy Center
Lori Gregg, Marketing Director
4/2021
I am writing to recommend Sydna Masse, CEO and Founder of Ramah International, Inc. as a speaker for your event. In February of 2021 we held our annual Celebration of Life banquet, and we chose her as our Keynote speaker. We were incredibly pleased with the choice and I know you will be too.
Sydna was wonderful and her story is very captivating. She shared about her experience of abortion as a post-abortive Christian woman and the redemptive power of the Lord. She was able to articulate exactly her experience in the abortion clinic that you almost felt like you were there with her. I feel this is a must to be knowledgeable of what really goes on in abortion clinics and for people to fully engage in the fight for life.
In addition to her time speaking, she made a point to speak to our Board of Directors and to gain insight into our center and what our specific needs were. She is easy to talk to and very genuine.
Again, I would like to recommend Sydna as a speaker for your event. I know you will be pleased!!
Lori Gregg, Marketing Director Pregnancy Center of Marianna Marianna, FL
Rita Willoughby, Executive Director
10/2018
This year’s banquet marked our 19th annual banquet. We had countless attendees’ comment “This was your best banquet ever”. Sydna’s presentation was perfect for this year’s Banquet crowd. She was very articulate, spoke with great authority and clearly unpacked the journey and pain of abortion. Sydna’s story of her journey in the pregnancy center ministry was powerful. She presented abortion statistics that our banquet attendees were shocked to hear—yet they said they needed to hear! We would wholeheartedly recommend Sydna Masse as your guest banquet speaker. Not only did Sydna present a powerful message for life, she also wove a great financial appeal throughout her message! Please consider Sydna as your next banquet speaker.
Rita Willoughby, Executive Director Pregnancy Resource Center Lawton, OK
Pam Burkholder Executive Director
9/2016
It was an incredible blessing to have Sydna as our banquet speaker this year. She shares her testimony with grace and humility, spotlighting the redemptive work of Christ. Sydna did an amazingjob and I am happy to say I have heard only positive comments from banquet attendees and Board members alike! Many attending our banquet said they hadn't really understood the work we do or the impact we can have in the lives of our clients -Sydna opened their eyes. Our banquet was a huge success, surpassing our financial goal by $4,000!
Pam Burkholder Executive Director Expectations Women's Center Lewisburg, PA