As our special 2017 Mother’s Day Issue continues, we talk to model Sara Sampaio, who opens up about her mom Cristina…

My Mother’s Day traditions…
When I was in school, we used to make all these little crafts for Mother’s Day — like drawings or things made from clay that we would paint. Now, I’m never with my mom for Mother’s Day so I just call her and send her flowers.

And the flowers I send…
Roses or orchids.

Best gift I’ve given her…
I feel like anything I made, she really liked it.

Best advice I received from my mother…
She always told me to be myself, never let others put me down and always fight for what I want.

My charity…
Save the Children.

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