Seasonal & Holidays

Alameda Mom Is 'Brave, Dependable, Loving,' Daughter Says

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Alameda area. Meet Mary Jane Soriano Manuel of Alameda.

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to show moms across the country some love this Mother's Day. Meet Mary Jane Soriano Manuel, of Alameda, California.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to show moms across the country some love this Mother's Day. Meet Mary Jane Soriano Manuel, of Alameda, California. (Courtesy of Estrellita Reyes)

ALAMEDA, CA— Moms do so much for everyone around them. We try to celebrate them all year long, but Mother's Day is a perfect opportunity to shout it from the rooftops and post it on Patch: Mom rocks!

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize the awesome moms and mom figures in communities like yours.

This submission comes from Estrellita Reyes, who nominated Mary Jane Soriano Manuel of Alameda.

What makes your Mom extra special?

Brave, dependable, loving

Why do you feel your Mom deserves the spotlight?

Relentless in keeping 2 pre-teen girls healthy & grounded

Happy Mother's Day to Mary Jane Soriano Manuel, and thank you for all you do!

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Know an amazing mom? Nominate them here.

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