About
More than 40 years ago, a young woman struggled to wrap her mind around a hateful new reality following the horrific car accident she endured. Gracie Parker was only 17 years old when her wreck occurred.
As she fought for life, independence, and every footstep, others hoped for the best—but many secretly felt a promising career, voice, and life was prematurely shut down by trauma, pain, and disability.
Many of those fears came true. Gracie’s journey has come with brutal challenges.
98 Operations
Both legs amputated in the 1990's
More than $20 million in medical bills
Relentless Pain
Read more about Gracie’s journey “GRACIE Standing with Hope.”
Yet, through all those difficulties, Gracie’s successes have been just as astonishing.
An Accomplished snow-skier as double-amputee
Bringing two amazing sons into the world
Performing for Presidents
Sharing stages with some of America's biggest stars
Singing for hundreds of thousands
Launching the world's first full-time evangelical prosthetic limb outreach
Today, Gracie continues to serve as the driving passion behind this extraordinary work. Although the last few years witnessed Gracie’s health taking an even steeper dive, she is regaining her strength and voice and plans to record a new album soon.
Peter Rosenberger, host of the nation’s largest and longest running radio program for caregivers and author of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER
Standing With Hope is led by Peter Rosenberger. He also brings an impressive resume of skills and experience.
- An accomplished pianist, he arranged all of Gracie’s music and accompanied her on stages across the country.
- As Gracie’s sole caregiver for 40+ years, Peter brings an astonishing understanding of issues affecting more than 65 million Americans. The author of five books, Peter’s newest book titled, A Caregiver’s Companion: Scriptures, Hymns, and Forty Years of Insights for Life’s Toughest role, has become another powerful resource for those caring for vulnerable loved ones.
- Peter’s lengthy list of published commentaries are found in such outlets as:
- Peter hosts the nationally syndicated radio program, Hope for the Caregiver heard weekly on 200+ stations.
- With a lengthy speaking history, Peter has entertained, inspired, and challenged audiences across the country. From the set of the TODAY show to a local civic group, Peter leaves audiences laughing and applauding while also touching the deep heartfelt places shared by those who hurt …and the ones who care for them.