be inspired by CYNDI'S story

Cyndi Wilkens was a wife and business executive when as a new mom, her hands and feet were amputated in an effort to save her life. During her rehabilitation she worked hard to recapture her relationship with her children and learn to walk, swim, and dance through life again. She has been interviewed by major television personalities recognizing her strength in adversity. 

As a wife, mom, author, and speaker, Cyndi has a heart for sharing her story with transparency, bringing tears and laughter in the hopes of shining His light for others facing dark times. 

As the Founder of Shine On Missions which is dedicated to assisting families in crisis, she enjoys traveling the world inspiring and equipping others to Shine.

Winner of the 2017 Word Alive Women’s Journey of Faith publishing contest, Shine On is the compelling true story of a quadruple amputee’s remarkable journey to wholeness.