The SpecialMoms Parenting Magazine 1st Issue | Page 24

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Interview
What is the most rewarding thing
about being the mother of a special
needs child?
Just blessed that they are here and are capable
of a somewhat normal life.

treatments, and dinner in the evening. Around 10
pm, I return e-mails and go to sleep.

How do you balance work
and family life?
Honestly, some days I cannot balance both. If

Briefly explain to us about your
business/charity and why you
decided to it?
“Beat Snot” is the team name for Kory and
Kevin at The Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis

the boys are sick they are my number one priority,
then work.

Do you have any awards or
recognitions you want to share?

fundraiser in our local town. I had several people

I do not have any awards.

who turned into customers wanting the shirt. A

is people passing along Kory’s story to bring

percentage of the proceeds are donated to the

more awareness to cystic fibrosis with blogs and

CF Foundation on my son’s behalves.

interviews.

What advice can you offer to other
mothers who are looking to start a
business or charity?
Must have patience, be persistent, and follow up
on all paperwork.

My recognition

What motivates you?
Kyle, Kevin, and Kory continue to motivate me.
Children have a wonderful innocence; their
questions and answers can bring tears of laughter
or sorrow to a conversation.

What was the biggest struggle
you encountered when starting
your business/charity?

Is there a charity or organization
you volunteer for and/or support
and why?

Not having enough hours in the day to complete

I support and volunteer at the Sudden Cardiac

what I want.

Arrest and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
With the boys having heart and pulmonary

Tell us what a typical day looks
like in your household?
My day starts at 5:30 am with shower and the start
of laundry. Kory and Kevin wake up 20 minutes
apart to begin the treatment process. My day is
occupied with work and cleaning the house. With

conditions, I feel the need to give back. Both
these foundations have helped with co-payments
and costly prescriptions.

What do you see in the future
for your business or charity?

this disease germs need to be eliminated to help

I hope to bring awareness to childhood

reduce infections and hospital stays. Homework,

diseases.

24  The SpecialMoms magazine ~ Winter 2014

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