“Summer shines in a way that is impossible to ignore.”
If you’re lucky enough to know Summer Murdock, you’ve already felt it—that rare kind of light radiating from someone’s very being. Her heart, “so full of love, strength, and selflessness,” brings warmth to everyone she touches. Whether she’s working long shifts as a nurse, advocating fiercely for her son, or simply showing up for her loved ones, Summer makes the world “a better place just by being in it.”
She is a devoted mother of two, a loving wife, and an incredible friend. But what truly sets Summer apart is how she continues to shine—bravely and beautifully—even while facing her own personal battle with breast cancer. “Even now, amid her battle with breast cancer, she remains a source of light and strength for everyone around her.”
Her life is a masterclass in what it means to love selflessly, show up consistently, and inspire others through quiet, steady grace.
Everyday Heroism, On and Off the Clock
“It’s hard to pick just one moment because Summer makes a difference every single day.”
As a nurse, Summer has spent years comforting patients in their most vulnerable moments, offering care and compassion. “She has spent years caring for patients in their most vulnerable moments, offering not just medical care but genuine comfort and compassion.”
And as a mother, she’s a fierce and tireless advocate for her son McCoy. “She is also an incredible advocate for her son, McCoy, ensuring he has every opportunity to thrive. She fights for him the way she fights for everyone she loves. Fiercely and selflessly.”
But beyond her professional and parental roles, Summer’s love extends far and wide—to friends, to family, and to anyone lucky enough to call her theirs.
“She’s not just my aunt; she’s the sister I never had, my safe place, my biggest supporter, and my constant source of love and wisdom.”
“She has shown up for me, time and time again. Through every high and low, she’s been my constant. Her love is unconditional, and having her in my life has been one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received.”
A Superpower Called “Unbreakable Heart“
If Summer had a superpower, her nominator says it best: “Her superpower would be ‘Unbreakable Heart.’ No matter how heavy life gets, her heart never stops giving.”
Her strength isn’t just in how she battles illness—it’s in how she continues to love deeply, care fiercely, and uplift everyone around her, no matter the weight she’s carrying herself.
“She is fearless, facing life’s challenges with a quiet strength that inspires everyone around her.”
“Summer gives so much of herself to others, never expecting anything in return.”
“And she has an incredible way of making everyone feel safe, valued, and deeply loved.”
What the World Can Learn from Summer
“That true strength isn’t about standing tall alone, it’s about showing up for others, even when you’re struggling yourself.”
In a world that often glorifies independence and hustle, Summer reminds us of something deeper—that love, kindness, and showing up for one another are the real definitions of strength.
“She teaches us that life is precious, that kindness matters, and that no matter what we face, we are never alone if we have love.”
Her outlook on life is a gentle, powerful mantra: “Tomorrow is never promised. Life is too short to sweat the small stuff. Love hard, laugh often, and be grateful for every day you’re given.”
A Light Worth Celebrating
“Summer is the kind of person who makes life better just by being in it.”
And now, after a lifetime of lifting others up, it’s time to lift her. She deserves to be celebrated, recognized, and surrounded by the same unconditional love she so freely gives.
“If anyone deserves to be recognized, celebrated, and showered with love, it’s her.”
Because the world is brighter with Summer in it—and it’s time everyone knows it.
Want to shine a light on someone like Summer? Nominate your everyday light-bringer for the Shine Your Light series with Crispy Green—because every act of kindness deserves to be celebrated.
