Nancy Brinker United States Ambassador
Moms Needed More Today Than Ever
S
pring is one of my favor- ite seasons. Not only do the days grow longer and warm- er, this time of year is also
refl ective of growth and renewal. Perhaps most importantly, it’s also
a time to celebrate the love, kindness, and eternal grace of one of the most important yet common jobs in soci- ety: those who are blessed to bear the title of “mother.” The past few years have been
unlike any other time in our nation’s history. In the midst of both political insta-
bility and the pandemic, it has been the stable, loving presence of respon- sible parents that has brought a sem- blance of order to the chaos of an altered home life. Regardless of these unforeseen developments, life marches on. Kids still have school, sports, music les- sons, and enrichment activities meant to give them every opportunity to thrive. Mothers build loving homes, more
stable communi- ties, and from them, a stronger nation. We should also recognize that mothers are human beings who make lots of mistakes, and I should know. Birthing a child does not make you perfect, and it does take more than biol- ogy to be a mother. There is, of
course, a kinship that mothers share. We support and learn from one
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another. I’ve found it to be one of the most rewarding relationships of my lifetime.
Personally, I spent much of my
career in the private, nonprofi t, and public sectors growing complex inter- national organizations while also bal- ancing the needs of my own child.
Day in and day out, mothers navigate chores all while providing emotional and physical comforts to their children.
In time, I came to recognize that
my inspiration was derived from his love and my hope for infl uencing a world that would greet him with greater opportunities and acceptance than I was aff orded in my life. I also looked to
MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, May 14th
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the example set forth by my lov- ing mother. Ever a strong presence and powerful force of inspiration in my life, she led through quiet determination and never relented in placing the needs of her daughters above her own. As the founder
of two nonprof- it organizations focused on women’s healthcare, Susan G. Komen and The
Promise Fund of Florida, I often speak to mothers both young and old who have detailed stories of the new and emerging challenges that impact home life. Some are common while others
are quite empowering and unique. And yet, in the midst of each
story was also the element of thank- fulness. For many, societal pressures and
even the education challenges asso- ciated with the recent pandemic have off ered immense obstacles to balance responsibilities at home and work, but also the opportunity to cherish invaluable moments with children, and even grandchildren, they would not have otherwise enjoyed. Children continue to be the gift
that keeps on giving. They’re a daily reminder that life is a precious miracle. The role of mother is too often undervalued in society today. Day in and day out, homemakers and working professionals alike navigate chores along with the needs of cli- ents and bosses, all while providing emotional and physical comforts to their children. The unsaid and unseen actions
and care are what sustain and nurture their children and partners through successes and setbacks. Never has this been tougher, and perhaps even more rewarding, than today. So happy Mother’s Day to all the
great moms out there. Thank you for your dedication, care, and immea- surable love. You are needed more today than ever before.
Nancy Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen, the world’s largest breast cancer charity, served as U.S. ambassador to Hungary.
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