Thank You Mom for Building Our Olympians | Procter & Gamble

Olympians weren’t born as Olympians. The patience, support, love, and encouragement from their moms and dads is what got them there.

Procter & Gamble are the proud sponsors of moms for the London 2012 Olympic Games. They are celebrating moms all over the world to say “Thank You Mom” by sending over 2,000 mothers to the London Olympic Games 2012 so they can see their children achieving their dreams. 

Recently Procter & Gamble hosted a celebration send off for three-time Olympian and World Champion Water Polo Player Brenda Villa, her mom, Rosario, at a Los Angeles Costco Warehouse.

4feb91672b858.preview-300Brenda’s mother, Rosario, was an immigrant and never had the opportunity to learn how to swim. Because they were living in Southern California Rosario wanted Brenda to be safe when in the water. At the age of 8 years old, Brenda Villa started swim lessons and her mother was there for her every step of the way.

In high school, Brenda started to play on the boys water polo team and while this was a very unfamiliar sport to her mother, Rosario gave her the support and encouragement that she needed.

Rosario’s advice to other moms is this “Encourage them, support them and allow them to follow their dreams. Make sure you give them the confidence to follow their own values and beliefs and stay true to themselves.

While we couldn’t attend the send off for Brenda, our best wishes are sent to her and her family during her journey in the London 2012 Olympic Games!

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132 thoughts on “Thank You Mom for Building Our Olympians | Procter & Gamble

  • August 27, 2012 at 7:19 pm
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    Pick me pick me! LOL
    My mom has always been there for me even when I have not deserved it, I hope I am half as good as she is.

  • August 26, 2012 at 10:20 pm
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    My mother did not work outside the home.. she always took good care of me and was always encouraging!

  • August 26, 2012 at 10:09 pm
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    SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SHOLUDER I COULD CRY ON BUT NEVER A CRUTCH I COULD LEAN ON. She taught me how to stand up for myself & to be Happy even when I alone. Yes, I am my best own company & not codependant on anyone!

  • August 26, 2012 at 10:07 pm
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    My Mom always told us we were only as good as we allowed ourselves to be which helped push s to beat ourselves and that all others were winners also.

  • August 26, 2012 at 10:04 pm
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    WOW what a fun giveaway :)))) Thank you for offering it!!!

  • August 26, 2012 at 9:43 pm
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    My Mom has always given me support and love — and has been unconditional in her efforts to make my life happy and as stress-free as possible.

    Terri P
    pr4gatheringroses AT gmail DOT com

  • August 26, 2012 at 8:53 pm
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    My mom always encouraged me to do whatever made me happy. She gave me advice but never pushed since she always felt that it was easier to learn from one own mistakes.

  • August 26, 2012 at 8:06 pm
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    My Mom always told me I could do anything i wanted to and to never give up on my dreams. She always made sure I had what I needed to pursue ny whims.

  • August 26, 2012 at 7:47 pm
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    My mom always said that she just wanted me to be happy and what ever I decided she would support. She also led by example and being a single mom, she went back to college and got a degree while raising 3 kids.

  • August 26, 2012 at 6:51 pm
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    I love procter and gamble products. And most of them are really reasonable priced.

  • August 26, 2012 at 6:32 pm
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    My mom stood by me through my horrible teenage years.

  • August 26, 2012 at 6:01 pm
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    My mom was supportive; and she let me live my choices instead of pushing me to do what she had wanted to do.

  • August 26, 2012 at 5:49 pm
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    She always listened to my ideas and tried to help me make them come to fruition even if they weren’t so great.

  • August 26, 2012 at 4:01 pm
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    She attended all my games, was my backbone on occasion and would never let me give up on myself.

  • August 26, 2012 at 3:08 pm
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    My Mom did her best to provide a stable, loving home so that we would be able to concentrate on whatever we wanted to achieve.

  • August 26, 2012 at 10:05 am
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    my mom always told me to never give up and was always there to lend an ear or helping hand

  • August 26, 2012 at 8:09 am
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    My grandmother always told me I could be whatever I wanted to be and do whatever I wanted to do.

  • August 26, 2012 at 7:31 am
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    I absolutely love P&G products.

  • August 26, 2012 at 3:52 am
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    Thanks for this fantastic giveaway, My mother was always there encouraging me saying I have potential and the strength to reach my for my dreams

  • August 26, 2012 at 3:18 am
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    My mom always told me to follow what I loved and pursue it. When I was being discouraged against majoring in English, my mom insisted I do it since I loved writing. She promised that I’d be successful as long as I enjoyed the work.

  • August 26, 2012 at 2:13 am
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    These products are fantastic, would love to win so I can give them as a gift to my mother on her birthday!.

  • August 26, 2012 at 1:11 am
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    My mom always Supported & Trusted me on every steps

  • August 26, 2012 at 12:47 am
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    my mom told me to strive to be happy. And that is my ultimate goal.

  • August 26, 2012 at 12:19 am
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    I can’t think of anything.. sorry!

  • August 25, 2012 at 11:27 pm
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    My mother always told me I could do anything I chose to do…all of my confidence was nurtured by mom. :-) Thank you.

  • August 25, 2012 at 9:09 pm
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    she never told me I couldn’t do anything she let me try anything I wanted and let me learn from my failures.

  • August 25, 2012 at 5:46 pm
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    My mom always encouraged me to try my hardest.

  • August 25, 2012 at 5:06 pm
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    She always supported me in whatever I did and encouraged me to meet my goals.

  • August 25, 2012 at 4:50 pm
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    I always wanted to be a police officer. When I was training for the academy she went with me every day to run before I went.

  • August 25, 2012 at 4:36 pm
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    I’m a mother with a child of Cystic Fibrosis P&G helps this busy mom keep her house germ free and clean to help keep her little one has healthy has she can be. Thanks P& G

  • August 25, 2012 at 1:54 pm
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    My mom believed in me and made sure I believed in myself!

  • August 25, 2012 at 12:44 pm
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    My mom always encouraged me to follow my dreams and don’t listen to anyone who doubts I can accomplish my dream

  • August 25, 2012 at 12:14 pm
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    My mom always encouraged me to do well in school and to take on whatever I was interested in. She also pushed me to do things like ski and play musical instruments.

  • August 24, 2012 at 8:54 pm
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    My mom always supported me in whatever I wanted to do.

  • August 24, 2012 at 12:14 am
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    My mom showed up to every one of my games, performances, etc. always encouraged me to live out my dreams

  • August 22, 2012 at 7:16 pm
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    My mom always told me that anything is possible and to always reach for the stars..

  • August 19, 2012 at 6:47 pm
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    great giveaway

  • August 19, 2012 at 6:43 pm
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    My mom was not with me too long but she always made me believe that with hard work I could do anything I wanted to. She taught me the value of reading and encouraged me to stretch my brain.

  • August 17, 2012 at 9:05 pm
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    This says 9 days left but on the side it says it’s the last day,is that a mistake?

  • August 17, 2012 at 8:10 pm
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    my mom was always supportive if anything I wanted to do. She would always make sure i complete it.

  • August 17, 2012 at 9:02 am
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    What a great giveaway, thank you for putting the best products on your blog!

  • August 17, 2012 at 7:54 am
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    My mom always supported my interests. Not only would she go out of her way to supply me with what I needed for whatever tangent I was going off on at the time, but she also became enthusiastic about them herself.

  • August 17, 2012 at 7:45 am
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    This product can be accessed with a Windows-based phone, and it doesn’t take a techie to use…which is good news for me :)

  • August 17, 2012 at 7:23 am
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    Please enter me thanks

  • August 17, 2012 at 1:03 am
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    Sure is a nice selection above..

  • August 17, 2012 at 12:25 am
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    My Mom was always there for me in any way that I needed her to be.. and thankfully she still is

  • August 16, 2012 at 10:40 pm
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    My mom made sure I always had everything I needed to follow any dream I chose.

  • August 16, 2012 at 10:37 pm
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    My mom always encouraged me even when the chances were bad

  • August 16, 2012 at 10:26 pm
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    wow awesome giveaway!! gl all! my mom always said we could achieve what we put our mind 2 do and work hard .

  • August 16, 2012 at 8:02 pm
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    I’m 34 years old and my mom still supports all of my dreams. She was my first sale in my etsy shop, she is my biggest fan in anything I do! Love her to death!

  • August 16, 2012 at 7:47 pm
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    Words of encouragement and support always! And a good kick in the butt when needed! :)

  • August 16, 2012 at 7:40 pm
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    I love p&g products! I could def use these!!!

  • August 16, 2012 at 7:38 pm
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    My Mother supported everything I pursued and still does :)

  • August 16, 2012 at 7:36 pm
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    My Mom encouraged me by making me feel valuable, telling me I was wanted and never made me feel I was a burden

  • August 16, 2012 at 7:33 pm
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    My mom believed in me, and always backed what I wanted to pursue, she was always one of my biggest fans…and of course now that she and daddy are gone, I really miss that unconditional support!

  • August 15, 2012 at 5:49 pm
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    My mom actually let me do the deciding. It made me realize the exact opposite for my kids. I cant wait to start encouraging my babies with whatever they want to do.

  • August 15, 2012 at 1:36 pm
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    My mom always encouraged me to do my homework :) it helped me get through school and graduate college!

  • August 15, 2012 at 3:20 am
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    I was driven to practice, games and tournaments for many many years. She never missed a game!

  • August 14, 2012 at 1:17 pm
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    My mom would always be there to help me whenever I needed it and always let me know how proud of me she was.

  • August 14, 2012 at 1:20 am
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    gave great advice and encouraged me to try new things

  • August 13, 2012 at 9:43 pm
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    My mom always stood by me even during my mistakes. She would say I couldn’t learn if I didn’t try on my own.

  • August 13, 2012 at 9:39 pm
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    My mom came to all of my performances and sporting events!

  • August 13, 2012 at 4:04 am
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    My mom made me a strong person, and still gives me strength to this day. She has never let me down and I am forever grateful.

  • August 13, 2012 at 4:02 am
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    Love these products! I’d love to share them with my mom!

  • August 12, 2012 at 12:38 pm
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    As a child, my mom didn’t sugarcoat things for me. This sounds kind of “mean”, perhaps, but by giving me a realistic view of the world, she prepared me for just how hard I would have to work for success.

  • August 11, 2012 at 10:29 pm
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    My mom would never let me quit.

  • August 10, 2012 at 11:57 am
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    She always supported me and never let me give up

  • August 10, 2012 at 10:22 am
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    My mother encouraged and supported my dreams by always making sure I gave it my all when I stepped on to the court or the field. Always give 100% because that way you can always say you did everything you could for that win and for yourself.

  • August 10, 2012 at 10:03 am
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    My mom & I have had our ups & downs but she is my backbone, always supporting me & always there.

  • August 10, 2012 at 8:20 am
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    My mom always told me to believe in myself and that I could do whatever I put my mind to! To never give up!

  • August 10, 2012 at 2:52 am
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    My Mom always told me to “Work smart, not hard”. The only problem is that I am still trying to figure out how to support myself without working hard, LOL!

  • August 9, 2012 at 6:41 pm
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    Good stuff!

  • August 9, 2012 at 6:26 pm
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    My mother pushed me to go to college and paid for it!

  • August 8, 2012 at 5:15 pm
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    My Mom has always been there to encourage me, and pick me up when I needed it.

  • August 8, 2012 at 4:33 pm
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    My mom encouraged me to take chances and keep a positive attitude

  • August 8, 2012 at 8:33 am
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    MY MOM ALWAYS ENCOURAGED ME TO JOIN/TRY ANYTHING THAT INTERESTED ME SO THAT I COULD GET A FEEL FOR WHETHER OR NOT IT WAS SOMETHING THAT I EXCELLED AT OR SOMETHING THAT MADE ME HAPPY. SHE DID EVERYTHING SHE COULD TO MAKE SURE I HAD EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE MY GOALS.
    THANKS MOM!

    THANKS FOR THIS GIVEAWAY. WISH ME LUCK!

  • August 7, 2012 at 10:48 pm
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    Go for the gold!!!!! :)

  • August 7, 2012 at 5:37 am
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    my Mom always encouraged us to try anything that we found interesting, she also taught us how to be patient and courageous.

  • August 6, 2012 at 11:50 pm
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    The video actually brought tears to my eyes! I am a mother of two grown children and now raising two grandchildren. It really touched me..

  • August 6, 2012 at 11:08 pm
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    My mom was a example of what I wanted and want to be. She always taught us to try our best at everything, even the small stuff.

  • August 6, 2012 at 9:02 pm
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    My mom supported and attended everything I did, which wasn’t easy considering she worked full time and had 5 children!

  • August 5, 2012 at 8:14 pm
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    my mom always told me i could do anything and always follow my dreams-she was the best!

  • August 5, 2012 at 5:47 pm
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    Mom encouraged me in whatever I wanted to do. She saw that I got lessons and supervised practice.

  • August 5, 2012 at 9:01 am
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    I can honestly say my Mom never missed a basketball game or track meet the whole time I was in high school or a track meet when I was in college! I do the same for my 2 sons!!

  • August 4, 2012 at 7:03 pm
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    All of the products are wonderful. Thank you very much.

  • August 4, 2012 at 7:02 pm
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    The products are wonderful. Thank you.

  • August 4, 2012 at 4:33 pm
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    To not give up after having NUMEROUS miscarriages. Now I am a proud mother of two miracle kids!!!!

  • August 3, 2012 at 4:53 pm
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    My Mom always believed the best for us and told us to follow our heart. love her so much for her strength and determination.

  • August 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm
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    My Mom has always been a calm and quiet support, just what I needed in my anxiety-filled pursuit to be a professional musician :)

  • August 3, 2012 at 12:24 pm
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    My mother always told me to set realistic goals and to work hard to achieve them.

    callawishes(at)hotmail(dot)com

  • August 3, 2012 at 12:41 am
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    my mom has always taught me to go for what I want and do my best!

  • August 2, 2012 at 6:54 pm
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    i remember when my son was young, he wanted to play football. mind you he had sever asthma! he couldn’t run in gym, or play for very long because of it. but i’ll be, if i didn’t say if thats what you want to do then lets go. went bought all the stuff he needed. which by the way was not cheap. and he played as much as he could, i was the proudest parent there. you have to give your children the mind set, that they can be and do whatever you put your mind to!

  • August 2, 2012 at 11:08 am
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    My Mom taught me to be self-reliant.

  • August 2, 2012 at 10:30 am
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    My mother drove me all over the place so I could play my music.

  • August 2, 2012 at 7:53 am
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    My mom supported me in everything I did (and do) no matter what. Even if she wasn’t a fan of the idea (like moving 2 states away for no good reason lol).

  • August 2, 2012 at 5:08 am
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    …to believe in my dreams
    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

  • August 1, 2012 at 10:30 pm
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    My mom never gave up on me, let me make my mistakes so I could learn from them, and supported and prayed for me through everything.

  • August 1, 2012 at 9:34 pm
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    My mother always encouraged me and praised me and made me feel like anything was possible.

  • August 1, 2012 at 8:57 pm
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    Excited to (hopefully) win!

  • August 1, 2012 at 8:24 pm
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    My mom always supported me in everything! She was my cheerleading coach :)

  • August 1, 2012 at 7:15 pm
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    My Mother encouraged me to pursue my passion of Art.

  • August 1, 2012 at 5:11 pm
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    my mom has always been supportive and will listen no matter what

  • August 1, 2012 at 11:05 am
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    always supported me

  • August 1, 2012 at 10:36 am
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    she encouraged me when i was down and shared enjoyment when it did something good

  • August 1, 2012 at 12:42 am
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    my mom always was positive on anything i wanted to do, she never once said i could not accomplish anything i set my mind to.

  • July 31, 2012 at 8:30 pm
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    My mother taught me that if you do a job, you do it right.

  • July 31, 2012 at 5:59 pm
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    My mother just supported me by giving good advice for the past thirty years.
    Thanks for this giveaway!! =)

  • July 31, 2012 at 5:16 pm
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    My mom paid for my dance lessons for years even though I have 2 left feet.

  • July 31, 2012 at 4:51 pm
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    My mom was my rock when I had my ds at 17. She is the one who helped me raise him while I finished High School and then college.

  • July 31, 2012 at 3:58 pm
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    My Mom always told me to do my best and that it would always be good enough.

  • July 31, 2012 at 3:29 pm
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    she sacrificed her time so that i could participate in more sports

  • July 31, 2012 at 12:42 pm
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    My mom always told me and my sisters we could do and be anything we wanted.We had to go after it and work hard.My mom pretty much raised us by herself. She loved us enough for her and my dad. She has been a great support and her love has gotten me through some hard times. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  • July 31, 2012 at 12:00 pm
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    My mom supports me by calling me and talking to me. I am a stay at home mom and need another adult to talk to.

  • July 31, 2012 at 11:58 am
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    My mom fully support and encourage me to reach my dream

  • July 31, 2012 at 11:44 am
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    My Mom always use to say that “Quitting was a hard habit to break.” That has stuck with me for a long time so I always remember that when I want to quit something.

  • July 31, 2012 at 11:12 am
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    my mom always said I was smart and i could do so many things

  • July 31, 2012 at 11:06 am
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    My mom was always there for me when I needed someone to talk to. She supported my and my goals and desires in life, even when I told her I was getting married at a younger age then she wanted. She still saw that it was what I wanted and supported me as much as she could.

  • July 31, 2012 at 8:25 am
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    She always believed in me.

  • July 31, 2012 at 8:22 am
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    My mom never gave up on me and always encouraged me even though I was a “late bloomer” and didn’t go to college until I was 27.

  • July 31, 2012 at 7:41 am
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    My mother made sure that I stayed on task in school.

  • July 31, 2012 at 7:28 am
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    my mother taught me to be frugal and responsible

  • July 31, 2012 at 6:46 am
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    my mom has always been there for me

  • July 31, 2012 at 5:00 am
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    My mom always supported me no matter what and offered her help along the way when I needed it!

  • July 31, 2012 at 4:55 am
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    I LOVE P&G products!!! I hope I win!

  • July 30, 2012 at 11:36 pm
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    She always supported me and never let me give up. Always gave me the tools needed to reach my goals.

  • July 30, 2012 at 10:07 pm
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    Yay for free Olay :)

  • July 30, 2012 at 9:53 pm
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    These products are wonderful! I’d love to win them, and thanks for running this giveaway!

  • July 30, 2012 at 9:50 pm
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    Love P&G Products

  • July 30, 2012 at 9:49 pm
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    What a great giveaway and to think I found it while watching the Olympics tonight. Thanks

  • July 30, 2012 at 9:49 pm
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    My mother made sure I always knew that failure was 100% an option, but giving up was not.

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