February 6 Lunch N Learn: Kelly Mantoan

Kelly Mantoan is the founder of Accepting the Gift, a ministry for Catholic special needs parents. She is also the author of Better Than OK: Finding Joy as a Special Needs Parent, which was published by Our Sunday Visitor Press in 2021. She is the mother of five and her two youngest sons are diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and are physically disabled. She reluctantly became a spokesperson for special needs parents after posts about her unique family on her website ‘This Ain’t the Lyceum’, led to a flood of emails from other parents looking for support. Today, she feels blessed to be able and advocate for special needs parents through her ministry, writing, and speaking opportunities around the country.

 Join Kelly Mantoan as she shares her story as a mother of children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Kelly will discuss how her experiences led to creating a ministry for parents of children with disabilities and how her book and resources help and support families.

RSVP and/or Order Lunch Here: https://bit.ly/3VrlGHZ

Each boxed lunch includes a sandwich of your choice, chips, pickle, cookie, and a drink for $8.00. You may choose to bring your own lunch or simply attend to hear the speaker.

Lunch N Learn presentations are held in our Snell Community Center inside our Fellowship Hall. When you enter through the main road, you will follow the road straight until you see a sign that says Snell Community Center. Parking is free and will be available. Volunteers will be available to show you the way to the registration table and where to pick up your lunch if you purchased one. Registration is at 11:30. Presentation will start promptly at 12:00pm. Attendees will find theirs seats at a table to watch the presentation.

Kelly Mantoan will have signed copies of her book “Better than Ok” available for purchase at event. Book cost is $15.00. She accepts payment via cash, check, Venmo or PayPal. Book purchases and book signing will be available after her presentation/Q & A.