Shannon Harken wrote an essay to nominate her mother, Sue Myers of Pleasantville, Iowa, as the most amazing mother in the world because of her mother's zest for life and the positive example she set while battling breast cancer. Of the more than 14,000 Mom's the Word essay submissions, Kohl's unveiled the ten most amazing role model mom finalists of the contest and Harken's essay about her mother placed Myers in the top ten moms of the year. Ultimately, America will vote to decide who will be this year's number one amazing mom. All ten essays are featured at Kohl's, where you can vote for the essay and mother you feel best deserves to win. The role model with the most votes will earn a $5,000 shopping spree, a style transformation, and will be escorted by Daisy Fuentes on a trip to Fashion Week in Los Angeles. In addition, Kohl's and Fuentes will honor the grand prize winner during a ceremony in her hometown on May 13. All mothers are amazing, but I went and voted for Myers. Knowing what she has been through by way of the fact I am a breast cancer survivor and I know what I went through -- I would like to see her win and enjoy a day of special recognition, pampering and fun. Voting ends May 8. Shannon's essay about her mother Sue is cute. It's number #2. Go here to vote.
1. I was doing a blog search for some other information and found this post. I have to tell you, although I haven't read Shannon's essay yet, I want to confirm it's all true.
Sue Myers is the school secretary at Pleasantville Elementary and in that role has always been incredibly generous to the Moms, Dads and Kids that walk through those doors. She's always kind, helpful and funny. She makes everyone feel comfortable, no matter if the visit to the school's front office is less than pleasant.
I'm done posting and clicking my way over to vote.
Posted at 2:00PM on May 13th 2006 by Sarah Kobliska