Sara Cunningham
Bio: Sara Cunningham is an author, activist, and founder of the non-profit
organization Free Mom Hugs. Her journey is a surprising one that began in
conservative Oklahoma, when her son, Parker, came out as gay. As a
woman of faith, Sara wrestled with the news until she began to study,
research, and reconcile the two worlds. This journey resulted in her book
How We Sleep at Night. She found herself on a journey “from the church to
the Pride parade,” falling in love with the LGBTQIA+ community. In the wake
of beautiful glitter-covered hugs and heart-breaking horror stories, the
mission of Free Mom Hugs began. Simple acts of love and acceptance turned
into a viral sensation, and Sara knew she had the opportunity to lead
impactful change. Free Mom Hugs is now a movement across the country and the world.