Victoria Cuore Went Live Before 120th Surgery to Support Domestic Violence Survivors

On October 1, 2026, Victoria Cuore, founder of A Contagious Smile, went live from her pre-op room to speak about domestic violence awareness. Cuore, who has endured over 120 surgeries, including jaw and shoulder replacements, and is a left below-elbow amputee, will use this moment to reach out to survivors and their loved ones with a message of support and belief.

Cuore, who survived domestic violence while pregnant, understands the long-lasting effects of abuse. She plans to use her platform to acknowledge the reality survivors face and help people find understanding, resources, and connection.

A Contagious Smile, founded in 2006, provides peer connection, education, podcasts, and resources for survivors, caregivers, special-needs families, veterans, and people navigating trauma, grief, disability, or chronic illness. Its work is grounded in lived experience, compassion, and respect for each person's voice and choices. The organization's peer-to-peer support directory lets survivors, caregivers, and loved ones find support partners with relevant lived experience and connect at their own pace.

Cuore's message of support and belief resonates with the organization's mission.

A Contagious Smile has received more than 14 awards, including two Lifetime Humanitarian Awards, and was named the second Top Women Leader in Empowerment in 2026. The organization has also provided more than 900 scholarships, reflecting Cuore's belief that a person's bank account should never determine whether they can receive help. Readers can explore the organization's directory and other resources at acontagioussmile.com.

Cuore and her husband, Michael, also share their message of resilience through Stronger Than A Mountain, their apparel and coffee brand. The name reflects the strength people carry through experiences others may never see, a message connected to their advocacy for survivors, caregivers, and people living with disability. Readers can explore the apparel and coffee collection at strongerthanamountain.com.

Cuore hosts the A Contagious Smile Podcast, which Listen Notes ranks among the top 5% of podcasts globally. The show features conversations with survivors, advocates, and caregivers. She has also been selected to compete in Top Host 2026. The grand prize includes a six-episode podcast produced by iHeartRadio, $25,000, and a guest appearance on an episode of On Air with Ryan Seacrest. Public voting opens on October 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. Eastern / 10 a.m. Pacific. Eligible supporters can cast one free vote every 24 hours after completing the competition's verification process. Vote for Victoria Cuore here.

A Contagious Smile, LLC, provides peer connection, education, podcasts, and resources for survivors, caregivers, special-needs families, veterans, and people navigating trauma, grief, disability, or chronic illness. Its work is grounded in lived experience, compassion, and respect for each person's voice and choices.