Cara Young

What makes me a Super Mom is balancing work demands, maintaining a loving and supportive home, and supporting extracurriculars with pride!

Placed 20th

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting Cara Young in this year's competition. Your participation made a huge impact for Children’s Miracle Network® and their mission to provide life-saving care and improve the health of children across the country.

What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

The best part of being a mom? Watching your child push through, succeed, and light up with that proud, unstoppable smile—especially when it’s aimed right at you. Seeing them discover what they love is pure magic. And in every moment—the wins, the tears, the frustration—you’re their person, their safe place, their constant source of love, reassurance, and strength.

What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?

Motherhood’s biggest lesson (still in progress!): giving myself a little more grace. I used to hold myself to sky-high standards, but being a mom has softened me—in the best way. I’ve learned that perfection isn’t the goal, love is. And when I’m kinder to myself, I show up as a better, happier mom too!

What would you do with $20,000?

With $20,000, I’d invest in my kids’ passions—sports, team moments, and music lessons they love. I’d plan a family trip full of laughter and memories, give back to support students in my work, and set aside a little for self-care. Because when mom is supported too, everyone wins!

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