We are thrilled to announce that A Contagious Smile Academy has been named the Best Breakthrough Crisis Response Platform for Families in Trauma of 2025 by Bizweekly. This prestigious award recognizes the Academy’s unparalleled commitment to providing life-changing, trauma-informed resources to families navigating crisis situations. Founded by Victoria Cuore, a survivor of domestic violence, medical trauma, and special needs parenting, A Contagious Smile Academy stands as a testament to the power of resilience and survivor-led healing.
Transforming Crisis Response and Recovery
Since its inception in 2006, A Contagious Smile Academy has offered a sanctuary for individuals and families coping with the aftermath of trauma. The Academy’s breakthrough platform provides over 100 free and low-cost courses, covering critical topics such as trauma bonding recovery, IEP legal advocacy, veteran mental health, and more. Each course is crafted from lived experience and designed to offer practical solutions, emotional healing, and legal guidance for families in crisis.
Victoria Cuore, herself a survivor of over 100 surgeries and a devoted advocate for others facing similar struggles, created this platform out of necessity. Driven by her own journey through pain and trauma, she wanted to ensure that families never had to face their darkest moments alone. Today, A Contagious Smile Academy is a global leader in trauma recovery, offering real-world, emotionally intelligent, and legally informed resources that are saving lives every day.
Why A Contagious Smile Academy Shines
This award recognizes the Academy for its transformative approach to crisis response and its unwavering dedication to accessibility. Unlike many platforms, A Contagious Smile Academy is fully self-funded by Victoria and her husband, Michael, a veteran and retired law enforcement officer. This means every dollar raised goes directly into the Academy’s mission, ensuring that survivors, veterans, and families in need can access the education and support they require, regardless of their financial situation.
Key features that set A Contagious Smile Academy apart include:
- Lived Experience: Every course is written from the perspective of someone who has faced trauma and survived, offering authentic and actionable guidance.
- Trauma-Informed Education: The courses are crafted with emotional intelligence and legal knowledge, ensuring that every lesson is not only practical but also sensitive to the complexities of trauma.
- Global Impact: With a podcast that has reached millions in over 40 countries and 100+ courses available, A Contagious Smile Academy’s influence continues to grow worldwide.
- Commitment to Accessibility: Full-ride scholarships and reduced pricing for courses ensure that no one is turned away due to financial hardship.
Global Recognition and Continued Impact
In addition to receiving the Best Breakthrough Crisis Response Platform award, A Contagious Smile Academy has been honored with multiple global recognitions, including:
- Lifetime Humanitarian Award for Survivor-Led Reform and Special Needs Empowerment
- Best Trauma Recovery & Advocacy Program in the U.S. from the Evergreen Awards
- Best Support Network for Special Needs Families from the Global Healing Coalition
- Best Transformative Trauma Advocate of the Year from Insider Weekly
The Academy’s globally ranked podcast, A Contagious Smile’s Unstoppable, further amplifies its mission, reaching millions of listeners and featuring trauma experts, Olympians, and survivors who are reshaping the narrative around healing and recovery.
How You Can Support the Mission
Despite its success, A Contagious Smile Academy faces significant challenges in keeping its resources accessible to all. The platform relies on the support of donors to provide full-ride scholarships and ensure that every survivor can benefit from its courses.
As Victoria Cuore shares, “For less than the cost of your morning coffee, you could help a child feel joy again. Every dollar donated fuels education for those standing at the edge—because for many, this platform is not optional. It’s survival.”
Donations as small as $5 can provide access to the Stucco Squad, a special program designed to support children with medical needs and trauma. Your contribution helps sustain a platform that continues to make a real, tangible difference in the lives of survivors, veterans, and families in need.
A Lifeline for Families in Crisis
This award from Bizweekly is a testament to the incredible impact A Contagious Smile Academy has had on families in crisis. It’s a platform where healing is not just an ideal but a real possibility. The Academy’s resources, courses, and community support have already changed countless lives—and with continued support, they will continue to provide hope for years to come.
Explore the Academy at AContagiousSmileAcademy.com and donate today at AContagiousSmile.com to help make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
