Supporting students at work school, raising my son, staying fit, running a home, and showing up everyday with strength, patience, and love.
We would like to thank you for supporting Melissa Renteria 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.
The most rewarding part of being a mom is seeing the person you’re raising grow into someone kind, confident, and secure. It’s in the small moments—when they trust you, reflect your values, or handle life with strength. Even on exhausting days, the deep reward is knowing you’re shaping a life with love, stability, and lasting impact.
What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?The biggest lesson motherhood teaches is that you can’t control everything—you can only guide with love, patience, and consistency. It builds resilience, deepens empathy, and shows you how strong you really are. You learn to give endlessly, adapt constantly, and find meaning not in perfection, but in showing up every day.
What would you do with $20,000?I’d use $20,000 in three parts: to pay off important bills and reduce stress, for an emergency fund to create security, and lastly for a meaningful trip to Rhode Island. Rhode Island is meaningful because it represents a special chapter of my life with my family, filled with connection, memories, and a sense of home. Returning there isn’t just a trip—it’s a way to reconnect with a time that felt grounded and significant.
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Super Mom, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
