Lauren Perez

I’m a single mom who has no outside support system. I still manage to provide, protect, and raise my son despite legal abuse from his dad.

 

Placed 49th

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting Lauren Perez 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?

The most rewarding part of being a mom is seeing a happy healthy young man succeed.

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

When my son was 8,I went to his school for a parent teacher conference. Near his classroom were portraits the students had drawn. I stood there awhile before his teacher came outside the room to give me a hint at which one belonged to him. There were multiple students with brown hair and eyes so it was difficult to decide. She told me it was the best one. There was one that clearly stood out among the rest with more elaborate detail and skill. I was just as proud as an artist as being a mom.

What would you do with $20,000?

As a single-mom I live paycheck to paycheck. This amount of money would give me a healthy boost in savings.