Matthew Paul Paul
I’m a single dad who adopted my daughter, left firefighting for her, and now work maintenance every day to give her the life she deserves.
Currently 21st
VOTEHelp me appear in a national TV commercial provided by Ace Hardware and take home $25,000!
First cut is Thursday, September 17th at 7PM PDT
What is Super Dad?
Learn MoreWhat's the most rewarding part about being a dad?
It's that quiet pride in seeing her grow. Knowing I showed up every day, even when it was hard, that I traded comfort for commitment. That my hands might ache from work, but my heart's full because she's safe, she's loved, she's mine.
Why do you strive to be the best dad you can be?
I strive to be the best dad I can be by meeting my daughter in her world, not asking her to fit into mine. I learn the games she loves, listen to her music, watch her movies, and take an interest in the things that make her happy. I want her to always know that she is seen, heard, accepted, and loved exactly as she is. More than anything, I want to be the dad she knows will always show up for her.
How would you use the $25,000?
I would use it to be the dad she thinks I am....
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