Book: Enjoying the Ride: Two Generations of Tragedy and Triumph by Mitch Sturgeon

January 24, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Facilitated by: Shannan Parrish, MMC

About the Book: Equal parts entertaining and inspiring, Enjoying the Ride tells an extraordinary mother and son story and provides a refreshingly candid perspective on the lives of disabled people.

Mitch was five when he learned his mother would be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. If he hadn't grown up with such an inspirational role model, however, he wouldn't have been prepared for what would come.

At 35, the same age as his mother when she had her accident, Mitch began experiencing symptoms of primary progressive multiple sclerosis, a particularly disabling form of MS, and his physical challenges grew to resemble his mother's.  In the ensuing years, he muddled through the ethical swampland of clinical trials, navigated the minefield of experimental treatments, and became a popular blogger and disability advocate. Only while conducting research for this book did Mitch learn the heart-wrenching story about the night his mother was injured.

This Athenian Dialogue qualifies for 3 points towards your CMC or MMC Certification (with completion of a learning assessment).

Participants are required to purchase their own book and read prior to the Dialogue.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS 

CHECK PAYABLE TO: OMCA
SEND TO: City of Tipp City c/o Janice Bates | 260 S. Garber Drive | Tipp City, OH  45371
“Cancellations received less than 14 days prior to the registered class will not be refunded”