It all Started with a Boy
The 4th Annual Care for the Caregiver Retreat is a Wrap
When Cooper was a toddler, he was misdiagnosed as deaf. An audiologist told us he couldn’t hear most sounds.
Days later, a woman came to our house and welcomed me to the parenting a deaf child community.
Truth…I didn’t feel comfort. I felt terrified. I wasn’t ready for community. I wasn’t ready for much of anything.
Flash forward…
260 women. One common thread between them all. Each of them a caregiver to a child with a disability.
A club we never wanted to be apart of. And now that we are, goodness it feels wonderful to have others who get it, who understand, who don’t run from sad or hard or uncomfortable, but instead run towards it.
A few years back, my friend Amanda and I launched a nonprofit called The More Than Project.
We had one goal. To help moms.
Our mission seems to be continuously. growing, changing, evolving.
At first it was to bring free mental health counseling to families during the covid pandemic.
Today, it is to bring caregivers together for respite, education, and community.
A huge thank you to the Holiday Inn Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas for hands down the best customer service I’ve ever received. The venue was breathtaking, the team was amazing, and we were treated so wonderfully.
Thank you to our sponsors…Eleplan, PAOH, EllaOla, and All Needs Planning plus others who donated as well.
Thank you to the vendors…Amanda Owen, Little Rebels, Kendra Scott, and more.
Thank you to our volunteers, Tamara, Alicia, Mandy, Brenda, Robin, Bridget, Katie, Lindsey, and more. These events would not happen without volunteers. Thank you!
Thank you to our speakers, Carrie, Adrian, Camille, Eileen, Mia, and Tiffany. You all rocked it!
Thank you to everyone who attended! Amanda and I know firsthand how hard it is to get away. There is stress, guilt, worry, and more as moms. You did it. And we are so proud of you for filling your cup with us.
The biggest thank you to Cindy for doing so much for this event. You are one of a kind Cindy. Truly, I am so thankful for you and to call you a friend.
You may have seen all of our adorable swag! Favorites were the Not My First Rodeo tee and the Mind Your Own Motherhood tee. You can now order! All orders benefit The More Than Project.
Our next event will be in September in St. Germaine, WI. Follow The More Than Project on Facebook to stay up to date!
Thank you again!
Kate