Spreading the Love Cathalene Benson: Wedding Coordinator (and Rodney’s mother!)
C athalene Benson was a wedding coordinator in Chicago. Since moving to Madison, she is starting anew as Cathy B’s Specialties, Wedding, and Party Coordinator. A delightful woman, she’s all about love. She listens and makes sure the bride and groom-to-be get everything they hope for—on any budget! “I love to see happiness, and I make sure that I'm affordable.” Cathalene can do high-end weddings or, “They can have a wedding on a budget and still have a really beautiful wedding because, at the end of the day, it only counts that these two people are in love and happy together.” What got her started? “There's so much sadness going on that I decided to plan parties and do weddings; I'm really good at it. I enjoy talking to young people; I really adore love.” But what’s this got to do with The Umbrella Transition Program? Well, for one thing, Cathalene happens to be Rodney’s mother! So, we get a sneak peek at Rodney’s life growing up. And she calls him Alex—his middle name—because his father’s name is Rodney too. He has even helped her with several weddings! Coming from a family with big hearts— “especially his baby sister!” Rodney became aware of the different services available to those in need, primarily for women and children—but noticed a gap when it came to men. “He decided that this was something he wanted to do, and I watched him become
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