By: Kristina Johnston
Over the past few years, through A Race Against Blindness, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with so many mothers.
Mothers who are strong in ways most people will never fully see.
Mothers who advocate, who show up again and again—no matter how heavy things feel.
Mothers who carry fear, hope, exhaustion, and love… all at the same time.
And I think about you often.
Because I’m one of those mothers too.
Lately, I’ve felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the people who carry so much of this journey.
And so many of them are moms.
It’s easy for that kind of strength to go unseen. The long nights, the constant decisions, the emotional weight—it doesn’t always have a place to be recognized.
But it matters.
So this Mother’s Day, I wanted to do something small.
Not a fundraiser. Not a campaign. Just a simple way to say thank you.
I’ve put together a Mother’s Day gift basket, curated personally, and we’ll be gifting it to one member of this community. Or, the winner can choose a $500 Target gift card instead.
Anyone is welcome to enter—whether it’s for yourself, or for a mom in your life.
If you feel led, there’s also a space to share a little about a mom who inspires you. I would truly love to read those.
We’ll keep this open through May 10 at 11:59 PM MST, and I’ll follow up shortly after.
More than anything, I just want to say this:
I see you.
I respect you.
And I’m so grateful to be part of a community filled with mothers like you.
With love and so much gratitude,
Kristina, Luke & Tyler's Mum
PS. As a small extra thank you, we’re also offering 10 free entries into any of our active fundraisers using code MOM10 at checkout. Valid thru 5/10/26 at 11:59 PM MST.
66 comments
I’d like to win this for my daughter, Amanda. She is a mother of 2 boys and is one of the most giving, loving moms I know. She be very complains about anything and is always supportive of everyone.
Honestly, I’m entering this for myself – not because I think I deserve it anymore than anyone else, but to do what (I think) many other mothers would also do…to have a $500 gift card to buy those things that are needed for their children, and their homes. The gift basket looks amazing, but it is unfortunately wasted on me – although I would be drinking plenty of coffee from those cute mugs! Most of us don’t take the time to pamper ourselves – I know we should, but it doesn’t happen often because there is always something else that takes the priority. Thank you for offering this to us! I wish you the greatest success with your fundraisers, and the research that is being done because of your hard work – I pray for positive advancement, and especially healing for your son, and your family as a whole. I will keep entering to support your cause, even if it’s just a small amount each time. God Bless <3
I write this for my wife Kari. As the working mother of two she always made sure the kids were dressed with clean clothes and taken to school and picked up after school. The kids now are young adults and driven to succeed from the nurturing love and devotion she/we raised them with. In 2021 she was diagnosed with cancer, and has had many treatments of chemotherapy, which makes her very sick for 10 days. It is a testament of her motherly love to see how the kids step up to help take care of her. She is doing well even after 5 years of treatments. She is an inspiration to me and many others. God bless. Larry
My mother passed in December 2023, at the age of 92. She remains my inspiration everyday. She worked so hard to support us, however, back in the 1960s, there was little a woman could do to earn a living. However, I watched her work very hard and still give financially to others who needed help. She often told me that she knew I’d be okay and that I’d be able to accomplish whatever I set my mind to as long as I wanted it enough. She was right. I often heard her voice in my head and heart whenever I felt overwhelmed with what life set in front of me. I have accomplished most of my goals (including raising three independent women) despite continuous health issues and financial difficulties. I’m 72 and I look back on my life with happiness and zero regrets. I think of her everyday and am so grateful she was my mother. She tried to apologize for things before she died. I told her, “Mama, you’re not perfect, but, you were the perfect mother for me. You made me strong and my life was filled with a variety of challenges that I needed that strength to get through.” I miss her so much.