Melissa Schmidt

My beautiful kids both have a life threatening heart disease. Every day as a Mom to my kids is a gift.

Placed 2nd

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting Melissa Schmidt in this year's Super Mom competition. Your participation allows us to aid Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in their commitment to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.

What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

Honestly, all I’ve ever wanted was to be a mom! I think the most rewarding part for me is seeing how much strong my kids are and how much they love helping others.

What is one memory of your kids that you will never forget?

I think my greatest memory recently was watching my daughter be able to run for the first time after her heart transplant. Before transplant she was too weak and out of breath.

What would you do with $20,000?

If I win 20,000 I’m going to start a transplant foundation. My daughter is 6 months boat heart transplant, we spent 8 months in the hospital and I really witnessed all the way I could help other families going through such a hard time.