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Our guest this week is Jahmeer Reynolds of El Sobrante, CA, who is the father of five children and Executive Director of the Marin County Cooperation Team, a black led multi service agency that provides services and support to the community. Jahmeer and his wife, Shakira, have been married for 12 years and are the proud parents of two young boys with Autism. We’ll hear Jahmeer’s story, the years they lived and worked in Abu Dhabi, his thoughts on fatherhood and working hand in hand with the community as well as his thoughts on the importance of developing positive police relations, including his TEDx Talk entitled: 'Reimagining Policing For The Good Of All.' That's all here on this episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Email – jahmeerreynolds80@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmeerreynolds/details/experience/ TEDx Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/jahmeer_reynolds_reimagining_policing_for_the_good_of_all Marin County Cooperation Team - https://www.marincountycooperationteam.org/ Sonia Corina Respite – https://www.soniacorina.org/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Our guest this week is Steve Chatman of Cookeville, TN who is a pastor and VP at Rising Above Ministries, a Christian non-profit whose mission is 'to provide special-needs families with support, encouragement, inspiration, and community based a belief that God deeply loves all families and wants them to know that love in an authentic and meaningful way." Steve and his wife, Lori Ann, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of five children: Taylor (27), Josie (20), Emily (19), Mallory (17) and Russell (12). The three oldest are adopted and Josie & Emily 'the Downs Duo' have Down Syndrome. For most of his career Steve has been a pastor. More recently he has signed on with Rising Above Ministries, where he is VP, where leads Ministry Advancement & Pastoral Care as well as the men's ministry among other responsibilities. We’ll hear Steve’s story and his views on life in this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Email – schatman@risingaboveministries.org Website – https://www.risingaboveministries.org/ Podcast - https://www.risingaboveministries.org/podcast Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/375923681?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=42093519 Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Our guest this week is Jesse White of Chicago, who is the recently retired Illinois Secretary of State, who served in that capacity for 24 years and under five governors. Prior to serving as Secretary of State, he was the Cook County Recorder of Deeds for seven years and a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for 16 years. Prior to his five decades long political career he served as a paratrooper in the US Army and was a member of the 101st Airborne Division and Illinois National Guard. Jesse was also a Chicago Public School teacher and administrator for 33 years. He also played minor league baseball for the Chicago Cubs after his time in the Army. Perhaps, most impressively, starting in 1959 he founded the Jesse White Tumblers, which has provided more than 19,000 at-risk youth (girls and boys) with training and guidance to make positive choices and learn important lessons for life. Jesse White Tumbler teams have performed at countless parades, NFL, MLB, and NBA games. They have also performed all over the U.S. and dozens of countries around the world. Amazingly, fewer than two dozen of them have gotten into trouble with the law. It's an inspirational story about growing up in an era of discrimination, overcoming constant obstacles, striving for success in so many different venues and making a tangible difference in the life of youth through discipline and determination. Show Notes - Email – margaretrudd@jessewhitefoundation.net Website – https://jessewhitetumblingteam.com/ Website - https://www.thejessewhitefoundation.org/ Wikipedia Page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_White_(politician) New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/us/jesse-white-illinois-secretary-of-state-retire.html Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Our guest this is week Francis Arana of Georgetown, Grand Cayman, who is head of Anti-Money Laundering for the Cayman Islands. Francis and his his wife, Helen, have been married for 30 years and are the proud parents of two boys; Nayil (23) and Khalid (19) who is Autistic. Francis and Helen are originally from Belize. They both studied in the U.S. and have lived in the Cayman Islands for 20 years. One of the organizations that has played an instrumental role has been Inclusion Cayman, whose mission is: "to support the community in the commitment to cultivating and upholding values and practices that ensure the equal rights of ALL individuals and families, regardless of ability." We’ll hear Francis’ story on this week’s Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Email - Francis.Arana@gov.ky Phone -(345) 244-2392 Inclusion Cayman: https://inclusioncayman.ky Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Register for the May 20, 2023 SFN Dads Virtual Conference: https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-sfn-dads-virtual-conference/ Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/ #author, #ca, #charity, #comedian, #comedy, #cubs, #dad, #father, #harvey, #hollywood, #il, #movies, #ms, #race, #sherman-oaks, #sinatra, #tonight-show, #tv

Our guest this week is Bob West of Colorado Springs, CO a retired IT professional and founder and president of Need Project, a non-profit serving families impacted by special healthcare needs. Bob and his wife, Sue, have been married for 32 years and are the proud parents of three: Monica (25), Jonathan (27) and Kyle (30) who has Cerebral Palsy. At age seven, Kyle had the good fortune to meet Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus On The Family and from that point forward, Kyle was on a different trajectory. He would eventually go to Patrick Henry College and earn a Bachelors of Arts degree on disability in the ancient world. It's an uplifting story about faith, family and about helping those impacted by disability to reach their full God given potential. It's all on this week's Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Email – bob.west@needproject.org Phone – 719-930-9036 Website – http://www.needproject.org/ YouTube - https://youtu.be/clowniPOlGg 3:20 at 3:20 video, conversation with James Dobson. YouTube #2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUCTjXZ8mBU&t=32s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-hendershot-a802943b/ Fox21 News story - https://www.fox21news.com/living-local/need-project-is-connecting-families-to-resources/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Register for the May 20, 2023 SFN Dads Virtual Conference: https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-sfn-dads-virtual-conference/ Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/ #author, #ca, #charity, #comedian, #comedy, #cubs, #dad, #father, #harvey, #hollywood, #il, #movies, #ms, #race, #sherman-oaks, #sinatra, #tonight-show, #tv

Our special guest this week is the legendary stand-up comedian, Tom Dreesen of Sherman Oaks, CA, father of three, grandfather of four and great grandfather two as well as an outspoken advocate for father involvement. This is Part 2 of the interview. Tom has appeared on stage with presidents and show-biz royalty, including most famously, as the long-time opening act for the chairman of the board, Frank Sinatra. Tom's made more than 500 TV appearances often as a guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carsonand The Late Show with David Letterman and hosted the show in David’s absence. Tom also has a number of acting credits, including the following television series: Columbo, WKRP in Cincinnati and Murder, She Wrote, and in such films as Spaceballs, The Rat Pack and Trouble with the Curve. Starting in 2013 he began appearing around the country in a one man show called "An Evening of Laughter and Memories of Sinatra." He is also the author two books Tim & Tom: An American Comedy in Black and White and more recently a memoir entitled: Still Standing...My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra. Tom’s been a long-time friend of our host David Hirsch and the two got together recently to talk about Tom’s life work and about the supreme importance that fathers hold in our society. It’s a funny, entertaining and heartwarming conversation told in two parts on The Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. In part two, this week, we’ll hear about Tom's first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. And we'll hear how Tom teamed up with the one and only Frank Sinatra. Show Notes - Email – sayfoo39@gmail.com Website - www.tomdreesen.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dreesen-2b27b4b/ Still Standing: My Journey From Streets & Saloons To The Stage & Sinatra - https://www.amazon.com/Still-Standing-Journey-Streets-Saloons/dp/163758394X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3F8ZIEZ3X8TF4&keywords=Tom+Dreesen+books&qid=1682078486&sprefix=tom+dreesen+books%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-2 Tim & Tom: An American Comedy In Black & White – https://www.amazon.com/Tim-Tom-American-Comedy-Black/dp/0226709000/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3F8ZIEZ3X8TF4&keywords=Tom+Dreesen+books&qid=1682078604&sprefix=tom+dreesen+books%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-4 Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Dreesen Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/ #author, #ca, #charity, #comedian, #comedy, #cubs, #dad, #father, #harvey, #hollywood, #il, #movies, #ms, #race, #sherman-oaks, #sinatra, #tonight-show, #tv

Our special guest this week is the legendary stand-up comedian, Tom Dreesen of Sherman Oaks, CA, father of three and outspoken advocate for father involvement. Tom has appeared on stage with presidents and show-biz royalty, including most famously, as the long-time opening act for the chairman of the board, Frank Sinatra. Tom's made more than 500 TV appearances often as a guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and The Late Show with David Letterman and hosted the show in David’s absence. Tom also has a number of acting credits, including the following television series: Columbo, WKRP in Cincinnati and Murder, She Wrote, and in such films as Spaceballs, The Rat Pack and Trouble with the Curve. Starting in 2013 he began appearing around the country in a one man show called "An Evening of Laughter and Memories of Sinatra." He is also the author two books Tim & Tom: An American Comedy in Black and White and more recently a memoir entitled: Still Standing...My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra. Tom’s been a long-time friend of our host David Hirsch and the two got together recently to talk about Tom’s life work and about the supreme importance that fathers hold in our society. It’s a funny, entertaining and heartwarming conversation which we’ll hear in two parts on The Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. In part one, this week, we’ll hear about Tom's early life, in Harvey, IL, including how his uncle was actually his biological father and why he kept that secret for more than 50 years. We also learn about how Tom got his start as a comedian teaming up with Tim Reid for the first (and only) black and white comedy team. Show Notes - Email – sayfoo39@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dreesen-2b27b4b/ Still Standing: My Journey From Streets & Saloons To The Stage & Sinatra - https://www.amazon.com/Still-Standing-Journey-Streets-Saloons/dp/163758394X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3F8ZIEZ3X8TF4&keywords=Tom+Dreesen+books&qid=1682078486&sprefix=tom+dreesen+books%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-2 Tim & Tom: An American Comedy In Black & White – https://www.amazon.com/Tim-Tom-American-Comedy-Black/dp/0226709000/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3F8ZIEZ3X8TF4&keywords=Tom+Dreesen+books&qid=1682078604&sprefix=tom+dreesen+books%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-4 Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Dreesen Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Our guest this week is Robert Hendershot of Irvine, CA owner of Material Engineering, a manufactures’ rep firm, founder of Angels For Higher, a non-profit dedicated to providing employment for young adults with Down Syndrome, and author of the book Angel For Higher. Robert and his wife, Melissa, have been married for 37 years and are the proud parents of three boys: Tanner (28), Taylor (30) and Trevor (32), who has Down Syndrome. Trevor is a team greeter for the Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Rams and Anaheim Ducks. Trevor's experiences lead Robert to create Angels for Higher, working with sports teams across the U.S. to provide employment opportunities for dozens and dozens of young adults with Down Syndrome. Robert talks openly and authentically about overcoming alcoholism, writing the book Angels For Higher, and what it's like to be know as Trevor's dad :-) That's all on this week's Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Email – rmhendershot@cox.net Phone – (949) 910-0477 Website - http://www.angelsforhigher.org/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-hendershot-a802943b/ The Book - https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Higher-Robert-Hendershot/dp/194487836X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29E9J2LZ3516X&keywords=Angels+for+higher%2C+hendershot&qid=1681392290&s=books&sprefix=angels+for+higher%2C+hendershot%2Cstripbooks%2C367&sr=1-1 Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Our guest this week is Olivier Bernier of Montcliar, NJ, who is a writer, producer, filmmaker and owner of Rota6 Film Company. Olivier and his wife, Hilda, are the proud parents of two; Camila Rose (1) and Emilio (6) who has Down Syndrome. We’ll hear Olivier’s story including his lifelong love for film and discover details about his award winning documentary, “Forget Me Not: Inclusion In The Classroom.” That’s all on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Email – olivier@rota6.com Website - https://www.forgetmenotdocumentary.com/ Website – https://rota6films.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivier-bernier-baba3616/ The Film "Forget Me Not: Inclusion In The Classroom" - https://www.forgetmenotdocumentary.com Forget Me Not, Inclusion In The Class Room - https://www.amazon.com/Forget-Me-Not-Inclusion-Classroom/dp/B0B8PJDBKQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XRU7UPWTUWNQ&keywords=forget+me+not+film&qid=1670434898&sprefix=forget+me+not+film%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-3 Watch the “Forget Me Not: Inclusion In The Classroom.” on TubiTV - https://tubitv.com/movies/697442/forget-me-not-inclusion-in-the-classroom?start=true&tracking=google-feed&utm_source=google-feed Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

Our guest this week is Jeff Seitzer of Chicago, IL. Jeff and his wife, Janet, have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of two children; Penelope (16) and Ethan, who had many special healthcare needs and who tragically passed away in a drowning accident, at age nine in 2010. Jeff earned a Ph.D in political science from the University of Chicago. He has over a quarter century of teaching experience in the Chicago area. He is currently, the secretary of the adjunct faculty union at Roosevelt University where he is a highly qualified organizer, manager, and editor. Jeff is also the author and translator of numerous works on law and philosophy. He is also author of memoir entitled: "The Fun Master: A Father's Journey of Love, Loss and Learning to Live One Day At a Time.” The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project produced a documentary entitled: "Danger Amidst The Beauty: The Ethan Seitzer Story," based on his memoir The Fun Master. We’ll hear Jeff’s poignant story on this week's Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Email – jeff.seitzer5120@gmail.com Website – https://jeffreyseitzer.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-seitzer-2425a715/ Danger Amidst The Beauty (A Documentary) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzI2HlI7wh0 Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Paul Peterangelo of Tonowanda, NY, who is clinical supervisor at Fidelis Care, Director of Worship Band Psalm 151 at Saint Amelia RC Church, and father of five girls including one with Down Syndrome. Paul and his wife, Renee, have been married for 29 years and are the proud parents of five daughters; Sonia (37), Emilia (36), DeAnna (28), Amanda (26) who has Down Syndrome and Tabitha (21). We’ll hear Paul’s story which includes: his role as a nurse practitioner, including 15 years in the ER on the night shift, the ups and downs of raising a child with Down Syndrome, his faith journey, including leading a global Bible study, and his role as a 'minority in a sorority.' :- That's all on this week’s Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Phone – (716) 868-3793 Email – prpeterangelo@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-w-peterangelo-b7748864/ Born Hava - http://bornhava.org/ The Arc - https://www.arceriecounty.org/ People Inc. - https://www.people-inc.org/ Summit Educational Services - https://www.thesummitcenter.org/ Cradle Beach - https://cradlebeach.org/ Kenmore Special Olympics - https://www.facebook.com/KenmoreSpecialOlympics/ Bible Study Fellowship – https://join.bsfinternational.org/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Marsh Naidoo of Dyersburg, TN is a physical therapist who was born and raised in Durban, South Africa during Apartheid. Marsh and her husband, Prakash, are the proud parents to son Kellan, who has Cerebral Palsy. Marsh is the host of the popular Raising Kellan Podcast and author of the book “What I Wish I Knew Back Then." We’ll hear this intriguing conversation between Marsh and our host David Hirsch on this episode ot the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Email – raisingkellan@gmail.com Website – https://www.raisingkellan.org/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsh-naidoo-pt/ Healing Horses – https://equinetherapyregistry.org/index.php Tri My Best Triathlon - https://give.vanderbilthealth.org/event/tri-my-best-triathlon-brentwood/e275146 The Book: What I Wish I Knew Back Then: A Physical Therapist and Mother's Perspective of Raising her Child with Cerebral Palsy. https://www.amazon.com/What-Wish-Knew-Back-Then/dp/1735224014/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TV60DU2DA68M&keywords=what+i+wish+i+knew+back+then&qid=1678810569&sprefix=what+i+wish+i+knew+back+then%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1 Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Joel Liestman of Maple Grove, MN who has been a professional actor for more than 25 years, a father to a son with William Syndrome and outspoken advocate for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Joel and wife, Jennifer, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of Bennett (11) who has Williams Syndrome, a genetic condition present at birth and is characterized by medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning challenges. Joel reflects on the importance of organizations like Parent 2 Parent and the William Syndrome Association have played in Bennett’s life and that of his family. That's all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast. Show Links - Email – joel@familyvoicesmn.org Website – https://www.joelliestman.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelliestman/ William Syndrome Association – https://williams-syndrome.org/ Partnership Resources - https://www.partnershipresources.org/ Parent 2 Parent USA – https://www.p2pusa.org/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Christian Paddock of Seattle, WA who is a coporate trainer for Audi of America. Christian and his wife, Megan, have been married for 10 years and are the proud parents of two girls, Addison (5) and Hazel, who was diagnosed with STXBP1, a rare neurological disease. Very sadly Hazel passed away at age six in 2021, as the result of a random accident. Christian reflects on the six year odyssey of raising a child with a complex medical condition, the highs as well as lows, and the tragic loss of their beautiful daughter. We’ll hear how Christian and Megan have met the challenges, dealt with tgrief, grown from this horrible tragedy, found some comfort through organ donation, and put the experiences into perspective. That’s on this week’s Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Email – christianpaddock@icloud.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianpaddock/ STXBP1 Foundation – https://www.stxbp1disorders.org/what-is-stxbp1 Facebook Hazel On The Move – https://www.facebook.com/HazelOnTheMove Life Center NW - https://www.lcnw.org Washington State Fathers Network - https://fathersnetwork.org/ Project Possiible - Projectpossible.org Book - Healing the Shame That Binds You, by John Bradshaw - https://tinyurl.com/bdz2jfet Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Please donate to 21CD to keep our resources free to all concerned: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/

Our guest this week is Dr. Cole Galloway of Clevelend, OH who for more than two decades, was a professor of physical therapy at University of Delaware and is founder of Go Baby Go, a human rights movement dedicated to promoting mobility and social mobility. While doing research, he developed a small car that young children, with special needs, could control themselves thereby opening a whole new world of possibilities. That discovery lead to the creation of Go Baby Go, which has forever transformed the lives and trajectories of tens of thousands of children across the U.S. and beyond. Go Baby Go has an open architecture that allows virtually anyone or any organization to make use of the resources, now in more than 200 locations. It's a fascinating and uplifting story and Dr. Gallaway is our guest this week on this episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Email – jacgallo@udel.edu LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-galloway-1ba715107/ Go Baby Go - https://sites.udel.edu/gobabygo/ 55 Page Manuel - https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/sites.udel.edu/dist/f/3415/files/2017/07/GoBabyGo_Manual-1m8z16m.pdf TEDx Talk – Changing The Landscape of Mobility - https://www.ted.com/talks/cole_galloway_changing_the_landscape_of_mobility TEDMED Talk – A Movement For Mobility - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joYgbUWiZAI Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ab... Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Our guest this week is Corey Ferguson of Gahanna, OH who is s Developmental Disabilities professional and the father of three children with a wide range of special abilities. Corey and his wife, Andrea, have been married for 15 years and are the proud parents of three children: Linleigh (12) who is a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, Brody (9) who has dyslexia, and Everly (8), who has bi-lateral hearing loss. Corey has a real passion for being a dad and the work he does serving other families raising children with special needs. We’ll hear Corey’s family story and more this week on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links: Email – cfferguson@hotlmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyfferguson/ A Kid Again - https://akidagain.org/chapter/central-ohio-chapter/ OH Dept of Developmental Disabilities - https://dodd.ohio.gov/home Rising Above Ministries - https://www.risingaboveministries.org Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ab... Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do... Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Our guest this week is Ron Sandison of Rochester Hills, MI who is an Autistic man, a psychiatric care specialist at UHS Havenwyck Hospital, a professor at the Divinity School of Ministry, a speaker, an author of several books, and founder of Spectrum Inclusion, which empowers young adults with Autism for independence and employment through mentoring and conferences. Ron and his wife, Kristen, have been married for 10 years and are the proud parents of Mikayla (6). Ron's books include: A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom. Views from the Spectrum: A Window into Life and Faith with Your Neurodivergent Child Thought, Choice, Action: Decision-Making that Releases the Holy Spirit's Power Another one of Ron's gifts is that he has memorized and can recall over 5000 bible verses. Ron has an amazing story to tell and we’ll hear it this week on the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Spectrum Inclusion: https://www.spectruminclusion.com Email: Sandison456@hotmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-sandison-830b8740/ Ron's Books on Amazon: A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom. https://www.amazon.com/Parents-Guide-Autism-Practical-Biblical/dp/1629986712/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P9VHMCH2LCA0&keywords=ron+sandison&qid=1675963632&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sprefix=ron+sandison%2Caps%2C88&sr=1-1 Views from the Spectrum: A Window into Life and Faith with Your Neurodivergent Child https://www.amazon.com/Views-Spectrum-Window-Faith-Neurodivergent/dp/B097Q2P3XT/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1P9VHMCH2LCA0&keywords=ron+sandison&qid=1675963632&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sprefix=ron+sandison%2Caps%2C88&sr=1-2 Thought, Choice, Action: Decision-Making that Releases the Holy Spirit's Power https://www.amazon.com/Thought-Choice-Action-Decision-Making-Releases/dp/1632135248/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1P9VHMCH2LCA0&keywords=ron+sandison&qid=1675963632&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sprefix=ron+sandison%2Caps%2C88&sr=1-3 Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ab... Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Our guest this week is Christopher Brewster of Waverly NY. Chris and his wife, Kristen, have been married for six years and are the proud parents of three children: son Bowie (15) who has Angelman Syndrome, daughter Ada (17), and son Seth (26) who has Scleroderma, Short leg syndrome, Autism and more recently is undergoing gender transition. From a professional perspective, Chris is a Community Engagement Manager for the Food Bank of the Southern Tier (Elmira & Corning area). He also works part-time as the Fatherhood Coordinator for Parent to Parent of New York State, connecting fathers of children with special needs to information and to reach other dads. Chiris is also a writer and a public relations/marketing professional with extensive experience in writing, advertising and graphic design, including being a staff writer for Southern Tier Life, a digital lifestyle magazine Well hear Chris' story on this episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Email – cbrewster@parenttoparentnys.org LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjbrewster/ Parent 2 Parent - https://www.p2pusa.org/ ASF - Angelman Syndrome Foundation https://www.angelman.org/ FAST (Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics) - https://cureangelman.org/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ab... Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Our guest this week is Ian Todd, of Baltimore, MD, who is a financial services specialist. Ian and his wife, Erin, are the proud parents to two daughters, Maple (6) and Rosie (4), who was injured shortly after birth as the result of Bacterial Meningitis and has cortical visual impairment among other conditions. Ian is also a member of the first Special Fathers Network Mastermind Group that meets weekly on Wednesday evenings. He credits his faith and involvement with SFN and the SFN Mastermind Group with helping him put his challenges into perspective and be the husband, father and human being he wants to be. We’ll hear Ian and Rosie’s story and more on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Email – imtodd85@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-todd-5672bb19/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ab... Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...

Our guest this week is Matt Bando, owner of Prodigy Printing and Promotions in Downers Grove, IL. Matt and his wife, Saba, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of Zain (23) who is a spastic quadriplegic with Cerebral Palsy. Zain is a graduate of University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and is masters degree student at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and has participated in the Diveheart.org adaptive scuba diving program. Matt is also part of the SFN Mastermind Group that meets weekly on Tuesday nights. We’ll hear Matt's story and more on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. WGN TV Video (2.24.18) - https://www.zainbando.org/testimonials/ Email – mattbando@comcast.net LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-bando-9922499/ Diveheart - https://www.diveheart.org Phone – (630) 362-1151 Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ab... Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...