When her son, Shane, was severely injured in a blast in Iraq, Cindy Parsons rushed to his side, leaving her career as a nurse behind and embarking on life as a military caregiver. As a keynote storyteller, Cindy shares those experiences and more, helping audiences realize they can overcome life’s hardships to live a joyful life.
Speaker availability may vary based on date and location.
Cindy Parsons credits her son, United States Army Sergeant Shane Parsons, as her inspiration to do more with life.
While deployed in Iraq in 2006, Shane’s convoy was hit with an improvised explosive device. Shane suffered catastrophic injuries that included multiple cardiac arrests, a severe brain injury, and the amputation of both his legs. His mother, Cindy, left her job as a registered nurse and served as Shane’s primary caregiver for more than a decade.
With Cindy’s help, Shane’s progress was slow and steady, but wildly successful. While attending a WWP event in Pennsylvania, Shane met his future wife, Jennifer. Now Jennifer is his primary caregiver, and his mother Cindy has been promoted to her favorite role of all – Grandma.
Today, Cindy travels the country to share her story of hope, resilience, and perseverance as a keynote speaker. She knows first-hand the challenges faced by the family members of injured veterans and has become a passionate advocate for getting them – and their warriors – the support needed to thrive.
Below are some of the many topics on which Cindy can speak.
Cindy has spoken at a variety of events — from casual community gatherings to team-building retreats to formal receptions for our corporate partners, and just about everything in between.
Below are some of the groups who have heard Cindy’s message:
Hear from attendees who felt energized, inspired, and motivated by Cindy.
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“WOW! What a presentation. It was loved by everyone. It really hit home and impacted the hearts of everyone present. I cannot thank you enough for speaking and sharing your story. Keep doing what you are doing and changing the lives of our Wounded Warriors and whoever you share your story with.”
Tripler Army Medical Center
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“Cindy was so wonderful to work with. From arranging the day she would come and speak to her overall presence with us. I heard for days after how incredibly moving her story was.”
Vertex, Inc.
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“I received such glowing feedback from our team after your session on WWP! Your dedication and heart for reaching our employees truly shone through. I would love the opportunity to work with you again and hopefully book a repeat performance in the future.”
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
“Please, please don’t let hardship cause your light to snuff out. The world needs your light, now more than ever.”
Caregiver
Cindy Parsons
Learn more about Cindy Parsons and how she helps raise awareness for the needs of injured veterans and their families.
