Cherry and Sherry Wilmore, twins from Louisiana raised in foster care, are now dedicating their lives to helping others in need. Known as "everybody's favorite twins" in their Houma community, the Wilmore sisters are admired for their warm personalities and giving hearts. "I love them both dearly," said Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet, emphasizing their importance to the community.
The twins' childhood journey through the foster care system shaped their desire to give back. They spent 12 years in foster care, primarily with two families. "We had foster parents, the McMahons – Mama Anna and Daddy Albert – and they were so loving to us," the sisters shared.
Although they were up for adoption several times, it never worked out. They recalled the impact of their separation at age 10, being placed in different group homes for a year. "We had a psychologist who wrote 'Cherry and Sherry Wilmore are a danger to society,'" the twins said, reflecting on a challenging time.
However, the sisters credit foster parents Anna, Albert, and later Louise Navy Wallace for providing the love and structure they needed. Wallace, who refused to separate them, told the girls that foster care was just a chapter in their lives, not their entire story. "It stuck with us for the rest of our lives," Sherry explained.
Today, the twins run a nonprofit called "CHeriSH Times Two," which donates laptops to foster kids heading to college. "We call ourselves innovators, educators, and influencers," the twins said, but their friends describe them as "a ray of sunshine."
Reflecting on their journey, Sherry said, "I tell 6-year-old Sherry that you will find the peace that you didn't have as a child." The sisters were reunited with their half-brother Jeremy during a CBS interview, who expressed his pride in their accomplishments. The twins' message to others is to find support, even if it's not from biological family, because "they'll definitely be your family."
Link: CBS News