Cindy Weaver has called Henderson, KY, her home for 42 years, along with Mark Weaver, her husband of 42 years, and it is where they raised their two adult sons. When a young lady took her life in 2019, Cindy's passion for forming Infinite Hope was ignited. This followed the suicide in May of 2018 of a young man who took his life that had served every Sunday in the children's ministry at the church she and her husband attend. Additionally, the young man had gone on a mission trip with her and her husband. Before these losses, while working on her Master's degree in 2004, the loss of a very dear friend who was like family was devastating to her. It was the tipping point that led to her withdrawing from school mid-semester. These and many other experiences with loss due to suicide have given Cindy a depth of passion leading to the founding of Infinite Hope. She understands personally that the loss of suicide has a broad reach and impacts those connected to the one lost. Her journey lends great compassion to those considering suicide and to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Cindy shares, "The deciding factor to start Infinite Hope was when the young lady took her life in June 2019. Through a chain of events that followed, I became passionate about helping survivors who have lost a loved one to suicide rebuild their lives. And Infinite Hope was born."

Erika was born in Evansville, and moved to Henderson permanently in 2014. She learned about Infinite Hope after the loss of her only child to suicide in 2021, and immediately started attending the monthly support group. When the idea of starting a LOSS team was brought up she knew this was a way she could help other families travel this lonely road, and make some good come out of such a terrible loss. In August of 2023 she officially became the Treasurer for Infinite Hope as well. She has an Associate's Degree in Accounting, and works as an Accounts Payable Specialist at Audubon Metals.

Jason lives with his wife and eight children in Henderson, Kentucky. After suffering a loss of a family member due to suicide, he developed a passion for helping others navigate the deep waters of grief. Jason is proud to be a part of Infinite Hope of Kentucky and desires to walk alongside others who are experiencing a loss due to the tragedy of suicide.

Tracy Vaughn was born and raised in Henderson, KY. After an initial meeting with the Director of Infinite Hope to hear the organization's story, she knew she wanted to join in with their work. In the fall of 2022, she became a member and Board Chair. She is also a member of Infinite Hope’s recently formed LOSS Teams. Although she has never had a personal experience, she is passionate about helping those who have lost a loved one to suicide and wants to do all she can to help in suicide prevention and postvention efforts. She is the First VP, Director of Retail Banking at Field & Main Bank, is married, and has one adult son.

I have been a resident of Henderson since 1992. I have three adult children and two grandchildren. I currently work for the Administrative Office of the Courts as a Court Designated Specialist in the Henderson County office. I also worked for Henderson County Schools for over 20 years. I have worked with families and children/youth for over 30 years now. I was introduced to Infinite Hope through a colleague. After learning of the mission, I wanted to be involved with their efforts to provide suicide prevention strategies for the area and bring hope to those left behind when a loved one dies.

I grew up in the Little Dixie area of rural Henderson County. I currently live on my family farm. I have been married for 34 years and have two sons. I graduated from Murray State University with my degree in Elementary Education/Math. I taught Kindergarten and First Grade for 17 years. I now work within our family owned businesses which allows me a little more freedom to participate in “life” on the terms that are best for my family.

A fellow church member of mine lost her son to suicide in 2008 when he was only 19 years old. We were acquaintances, but not really friends at the time. Over time, I realized that she needed help and that she wasn’t getting any from the people who had been there for her and her family in the beginning. I believe that God pushed me (and I resisted for as long as I could) in the direction of my now closest friend. I resisted because “I didn’t know what to say.” I was uncomfortable… and it took a while for me to come to the realization that if I was that uncomfortable, it must be excruciating for that family. I wanted to help, but didn’t know how. Over time, I have learned a little more.

I wanted to be a part of Infinite Hope because I believe providing immediate help during a crisis situation is imperative to a surviving family’s ability to process and to heal, both in the moment and in their future.  

John has been a resident of Henderson Ky, since 1989. He has three adult children and six grandchildren. A member of the Henderson Police Department for 34 years, he has been involved in and investigated numerous suicide incidents in Henderson. John has witnessed the devastation that a suicide leaves behind and wants to put forth a strong effort in exercising prevention strategies for the area served and offering postvention services for Suicide Loss Survivors.

I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother employed with One Life Church as a housekeeper. Having personal experience with suicide with the loss of my youngest son in 2003, I became involved with Infinite Hope. I hoped being part of a support group setting would help someone experiencing the same emptiness I was, even if it was only a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on. I truly believe that sometimes God allows us to go through things so we will have more compassion for others experiencing the same thing. I have found that to be true in this support group. Being there for others allows me to bring something positive from the most negative thing in my lifetime.