Ann Turner Cook.Photo: Gerber Instagram
“Many years before becoming an extraordinary mother, teacher and writer, her smile and expressive curiosity captured hearts everywhere and will continue to live on as a symbol for all babies,” the post continued. “We extend our deepest sympathies to Ann’s family and to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her 💙”
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In 1931 it became Gerber’s official trademark, according to thecompany’s website.
Cookspoke to PEOPLEabout her unconventional fame in 1976, saying, “It’s not anything I did myself.”
“I’m more proud of having earned my master’s degree after 13 years as a housewife, of having worked my way up to chairman of the English department of a large high school, and of my 29-year marriage,” she added at the time, sharing that she fed all four of her children Gerber food when they were babies.
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“We knew Isa was special, she has shown us that every day since she came into our lives,” Isa’s mother, Meredith Slish explained in a press release. “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 said.
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.
source: people.com
