Happy Mother's Day To Dr. Marilyn LoPresti

NORTH FORK, NY — Whether it's through their personalities, looks, hobbies, or a combination of everything, children become a reflection of the woman who raised them.

With Mother's Day 2021 right around the corner, we are celebrating that special bond by inviting Patch readers across the state to share their mother-daughter and mother-son photos. Happy Mother's Day!

Christine LoPresti submitted the following for mom Dr. Marilyn LoPresti:

Why she is special: My mom is a 76 year old, 3- time breast cancer survivor. She teaches Tai Chi and low impact aerobic classes daily on Zoom. She keeps moving and has been helping many others with their health. She’s a 2nd degree black belt and has traveled to the Shaolin Temple in China with her sister to perform martial arts for the monks. My mom is a widow. At times she is sad and feels alone without the love of her life. She rarely lets others see her down as she exudes happiness and health even while taking a chemotherapy drug daily which makes her exhausted by late afternoon. My mom is such an inspiration to me, and our family and many others!

Message: Dear Mom, Happy Mother’s Day! We love you so much, Love, Christine, Vincent, Paula, Anthony, Theresa, and and Joan

At Patch, we want to celebrate that special bond by inviting our readers to share their favorite mother-daughter or mother-son photos and sentiments. Submit your special message here.

Looking for a gift for mom? Check out Patch's Mother's Day 2021 gift guide here.