Lauren DeCicco

I turned trauma into purpose, raising resilient children with love while building a business that helps others heal and thrive.

Placed 3rd

in the Quarter-Finals

We would like to thank you for supporting Lauren DeCicco 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 most rewarding part of being a mom is witnessing my children become strong, compassionate, and resilient despite everything we’ve walked through together. As a single mother, I’ve worked tirelessly to create a home rooted in love, safety, and trust. Watching them laugh more freely, believe in themselves, and feel secure reminds me that healing is possible. Knowing our hardest seasons are becoming the foundation of their strength is the greatest gift motherhood has given me.

What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?

Motherhood has taught me that strength is not about doing everything perfectly, it’s about showing up with love, consistency, and courage, especially when life feels heavy. It has taught me patience, trust, and the power of creating safety in the middle of chaos. My children have shown me that healing, growth, and resilience happen through connection, not perfection. The biggest lesson has been that love and presence can transform pain into power.

What would you do with $20,000?

I would use the $20,000 to create greater stability for my children and turn our pain into purpose on an even bigger scale. Part of it would help relieve the legal and financial burdens I’ve carried while protecting and providing for my family as a single mom. The rest would go toward growing my healing business, creating digital programs, workshops, and community support that help women and families recover from chronic stress, trauma, and pain, creating positive impact beyond my home.

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