Seasonal & Holidays

Alameda Mom Faced 'Monumental Challenges' With Strength

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Alameda area. Meet Vanessa Fogarty.

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

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 Mona Blewer who nominated Vanessa Fogarty of Alameda.

What makes this mom extra special?

Vanessa Fogarty is an amazing mother and daughter. She has overcome monumental challenges through sheer strength of will and is the most loving mother to her two boys. We love her so much and are so proud of and grateful for her.

Why do you feel this mom deserves the spotlight?

She's truly a miracle.

Happy Mother's Day to Vanessa Fogarty, and thank you for all you do!


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