Photo: courtesy gerber
Meredith says her daughter “loves to interact with the world around her and nothing will stop her.”
“Her smile lights up the room and her laughter is irresistible,” the proud mom notes before sharing her unique experience while pregnant with Isa, born in September 2021.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
courtesy gerber
“We knew Isa was special, she has shown us that every day since she came into our lives,” Meredith explains. “We found out when I was 18 weeks pregnant that Isa would be born without a femur or a fibula in her right leg.”
“We hope Isa’s story can bring more awareness for limb differences and create greater inclusion for children like her. Because, just like Isa, they too can be or do anything they want!” she says.
Isa’s favorite foods are Gerber Sweet Potato Puffs and Gerber 1st Foods Butternut Squash. Aside from spending her days babbling to her 4-year-old sister Temperance, Isa also enjoys playing with her stuffed hippo and listening to soundtracks from her favorite movies.
For the first time this year, Gerber will match Isa’s cash prize with a $25,000 donation to the nonprofitMarch of Dimes' maternal and infant health programs.
“With this year’s donation supporting March of Dimes' maternal and infant health programs, Gerber is furthering its longstanding partnership to give every family the best possible start,” says Stacey D. Stewart, President, and CEO of March of Dimes. “We’re proud to be part of this year’s Photo Search and join Gerber in congratulating Isa and her family!”
source: people.com
