Maine Mother of the Year for 2021 named

AUGUSTA — The Maine Mother of the Year for 2021 has been named, said Lina Michaud, president of The Maine Chapter of American Mothers Inc. Lynn Gierie, of Scarborough, was named the 2021 Maine Mother of the Year, and will represent all Maine mothers at the American Mothers Inc. National Convention which will be held virtually this year.

Gierie was born and raised in a small community in northern Maine, where she learned that determination, perseverance and hard work build strong foundations for achieving goals. After completing a degree in education, she began teaching underprivileged students and has made helping children her life’s mission for the past 25 years. When her son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, he became her inspiration to be an advocate for children and families throughout the state of Maine. She founded the Robbie Foundation, 10 years ago, a unique non-profit organization that funds equipment and services not covered by insurance for children with special needs.
Along with being a full-time teacher and caring for a son with special needs, Gierie is dedicated to spending countless hours of her time spreading awareness and raising money to help support children living with disabilities Michaud said that Geirie will be a great representative for Maine.
The chapter plans to honor her and 2020 Maine Mother of the Year, Adrian Phair, of Oakland, along with all Merit Mothers from both years at a special luncheon in May.
“It’s unfortunate that neither Lynn or Adrian had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. in person to compete for the National Mother of the Year,” Michaud, the 2019 Maine Mother of the Year, said. “For it was the most incredible experience. I am hoping that they will travel as delegates of our chapter in future years.”
American Mothers is a charitable 501c3. Learn more at www.AmericanMothers.org.