Our Story

Vanessa

Vanessa works at West Valley Post Acute and is mom to Neo and Nova. She’s an avid runner who has completed several marathons, and she teaches surfing.

Vanessa smiling at a family gathering

Life with Neo and Nova

Her family calls her the best mom. Vanessa and Mike also have three dogs and five cats. The family gallery brings together some of their favorite moments with Neo and Nova.

She also cares for her mom, who is living with dementia.

Vanessa & Mike

Vanessa and Mike first met in 2020, when a friend introduced them at a movie night. Their story eventually took them to a proposal at Disneyland.