Ocean Vanik

Ocean’s name came first, but she breathed life into her name. With eyes as blue as the ocean floor and a laughter that spills out with a single dimple, she captures hearts effortlessly. Gentle, playful, and full of wonder, Ocean has a way of making the world stop and notice her rare beauty—both in how she looks and in the joy she shares with everyone she meets.

Ocean is Mama’s girl through and through. She loves playing peekaboo, giving sloppy kisses, and sharing her beautiful dimple-cheeked smile from Mama’s arms. She adores her big brother and is learning to keep up with him- her eyes always sparkling with determination. Head-banging to music and crawling are also among her favorite things. Bath and bedtime with Daddy are the highlights of her evening—filled with giggles, splashes, and pure joy as she soaks up every moment of dad’s love.

This $25,000 would help set our kids up for success and allow us to invest in their education and future. As an immigrant to this amazing country, I’ve always believed that everything is possible with hard work and determination. Winning this competition would sweeten that belief. This financial boost would create some travel opportunities and give us more time together. It will catapult us toward building a life filled with love, growth, and greater possibilities for Ocean and her brother.