8. How We Sleep at Night: The Founding of Free Mom Hugs - Sara Cunningham
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Overview
Meet Sara Cunningham. She is an angry, organized mother. She's also the most loving, big-hearted human to offer 1,000s of strangers hugs. Listen in as Sara shares her journey working to advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community after her own son's coming out had her questioning her faith. It's not as much an interview as a love letter from a mother to a son. Did we mention Jamie Lee Curtis is her new BFF and directing/starring in the Free Mom Hugs story on film? And discover why hope became the guiding light for this mighty nonprofit.
“Look for hope, and maybe that means you have to be that for someone.”
Meet Sara Cunningham and hear the story of Free Mom Hugs
The impact of Free Mom Hugs thanks to philanthropy
The story of how Sara’s book is moving to the big screen
Sometimes we just need permission to search a matter out
We are all part of different movements and causes, and we allow platforms for people to do good
Powerful Quotes:
“This is a beautiful story of love between a mother and a son.” -Becky Endicott
“Now that I have gone on this journey from the church to the pride parade, my hair is on fire for what I’m accountable for.” -Sara Cunningham
“People want to do something. I believe that people want to do good and people are good. Sometimes we just need a platform for that.” -Sara Cunningham
“My life has been a series of pivotal moments.” -Sara Cunningham
“When my son came out of his closet, I had to go into mine and reexamined everything I believed.” -Sara Cunningham
“Free Mom Hugs allows a platform for people to show up.” -Sara Cunningham
“I didn’t know where to look for resources, and now we have them.” -Sara Cunningham
“Funding is everything, it allows us to make the real change.” -Sara Cunningham
“We have to understand and acknowledge what the power of fear and ignorance does.” -Sara Cunningham
“Education is the key to everything. What you don’t understand, you are frozen in your fear and ignorance.” -Sara Cunningham
“There are many movements to change a nation. We all are part of something. I’m thrilled that we are working towards good.” -Sara Cunningham
“We want to be the greater good. The listeners. The connectors.” -Becky Endicott
“If you can pray, pray. If you can give, give, and if you can show up, do that.” -Sara Cunningham
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