“She has been an incredible role model for the entire family and always puts us first.”

— Sommer Taylor, teacher, Olathe

“She's always there for me.”

— Paul Sage, local business employee, Waverly

“My mom's 10,000 miles away and she still finds a way to take care of me.”

— Ranya Ahmed, graduate student , Bahrain

“Her patience.”

— Eric Moore, glazier, Ottawa