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Meet Mary

Mary Tallouzi’s life was forever changed when her son Daniel was wounded during a mortar attack in Iraq in 2006. She became his devoted caregiver, navigating two years of hospitals and recovery before Daniel tragically passed in 2009 from his injuries. As a Gold Star Mother, Mary experienced firsthand the challenges and sacrifices faced by military families and caregivers. Out of that pain grew her purpose: to ensure no veteran or caregiver faces their journey alone.

Today, she advocates for stronger systems of care and greater compassion for those who serve. Through her work as a speaker and storyteller, Mary shares her journey to inspire communities, organizations, and leaders to better support veterans, caregivers, and their families.

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Inspirational Insights

Below are some of the many topics on which Mary can speak.

Grief and Loss

 

Caregiving

 

Advocacy

Where She’s Spoken

Mary has spoken at a variety of events — from casual community gatherings to galas, conferences, meetings, and just about everything in between.

Below are some of the groups that have heard Mary’s message:

  • Accenture
  • Boston Scientific
  • Citibank
  • City of Jacksonville
  • Credit One Bank
  • FedEx Ground
  • Hannover
  • IRS
  • Lyft
  • Michael’s
  • Microsoft
  • Optum
  • Salesforce
  • Starbucks
  • US Army War College
  • Veterans Health Administration

Here’s What People Are Saying

Hear from attendees who felt energized, inspired, and motivated by Mary.

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“I had a huge swing in emotions during your talk – from sadness to joy – but ultimately, I landed on hope. Hope that each of us can have an impact on someone’s life, although I think your impact is probably hard to match.”

Boston Scientific

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“Mary was punctual, communicative, and easy to work with leading up to the event. She clearly knew her material and delivered it with confidence and heart. One of the central themes of our event was “connection,” and she did a fantastic job weaving that into her talk in a meaningful way. She was an absolute all-star and truly knocked it out of the park!”

SpryPoint

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“THANK YOU for joining us and speaking today. It was an honor and privilege to hear from you. I am extremely grateful for the time you took to be with us, for the actions you take every day to support others, and most importantly, for the sacrifice you and your family have made for this country.”

Sedgwick

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“We cannot accept the status quo when it comes to the care of our Veterans. We must strive to change the mindset of America and build a stronger network for the care of our veterans and the support of their caregivers.”

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Mary Tallouzi

Making Headlines

Learn more about Mary Tallouzi and how she helps raise awareness for the needs of injured veterans and their families.

Mary Tallouzi, dressed in black, crouches down next to the gravestone of her son, Daniel, with flowers seen in the background.

9 Years Later, Woman Speaks of Losing Veteran Son at Memorial Day Ceremony

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Gold Star Mother Mary Tallouzi wears a grey shirt and stands at a podium with trees in the background as she speaks at a WWP Carry Forward 5K event.

On Memorial Day in the Tri-Cities, They Shared Stories of Sacrifice

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Headshot of gold star mother Mary Tallouzi wearing a blue WWP t-shirt.

Understanding Caregiver Fatigue: Tips from Two Veteran Caregivers

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