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[CLICK TO READ MORE]He’s an amazing guy. After living through the loss of his son, Eliot, after only 99 days, due to Trisomy 18, or Edwards Syndrome, Matt and his wife Ginny went on to form the charitable group 99 Balloons.org. Then despite
[CLICK TO READ MORE]He’s a fellow who in believes in the human spirit and that people really want to help people. They just need to be asked. He’s Joshua Jacobs and he’s our guest in this Dad to Dad podcast. Josh and his
[CLICK TO READ MORE]He’s an author, a blogger and a special father. He’s Mark Wallace Maguire and he’s David Hirsch’s guest in this Dad to Dad podcast, presented by the Special Fathers Network. Mark is the author of the noted fictional series the
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Our guest in this Dad to Dad podcast is special brother, Brent Chase. Brent grew up having a younger brother who’s autistic. We’ll hear Brent’s stories and how he’s working to develop products that will benefit his brother Alec and
[CLICK TO READ MORE]He wrote the book “Windows into Heaven – Stories Celebrating Down Syndrome” He’s the father of three, including an adopted boy with Down Syndrome. He’s Stacy Tetschner and he has an amazing story to tell on this Dad to Dad
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Meet Paul Koza, a retired sales executive. Paul has four boys, two whom were diagnosed with autism. He’s an engaging guy and he’s our special guest on this Dad to Dad podcast. Transcript: Dad to Dad 42 Paul Koza, a
[CLICK TO READ MORE]In this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Dr. Charles Ware, president emeritus of Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Ware’s son Matt was seriously injured while attending a high school basketball practice. We’ll hear about
[CLICK TO READ MORE]In this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with his guest Tom Delaney. Tom’s the president of Bankers Insurance Services, he has two boys Charlie and Jack who has Down Syndrome. We’ll hear the story of Tom’s family
[CLICK TO READ MORE]In this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from special father, Rick Daynes. Rick doesn’t have a child with special needs, he has three children with special needs. And he’s written a book to help other special needs dads and
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Jon and his wife Peggy have three children including twin girls who both have Cerebral Palsy, Jon is also the Senior Director of Joni and Friends, serving individuals and families with disability for over 40 years. And he’s David Hirsch’s
[CLICK TO READ MORE]In this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Dr. Charles Ware, president emeritus of Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Ware’s son Matt was seriously injured while attending a high school basketball practice. We’ll hear about
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Cycle To End Father Absence Saturday, September 29, 2018, 1:00pmCyclebar WeHo 8305 Sunset Blvd, East Unit E West Hollywood, CA Registration: $50/rider Download flyer: C2EFA Flyer LA 09-29-18 Proceeds to support the Special Fathers Network REGISTER HERE. Actor &
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#10 – Bob Roybal Air Force Vet Bob Roybal and his wife are parents of a special needs young superstar — Brody — a member of the U.S. Sled Hockey Paralympics team. Brody is now a two time Gold Medal
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#9 – Scott Sowers Film producer and director Scott Sowers and his wife Sharon live in Atlanta and are parents of a special needs daughter, Gloria. Scott and Sharon produced and directed a film called Special Needs about those with
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#1 – David Hirsch Our American Stories David Hirsch grew up without his father, and was fearful about imposing the same future on his own children. We dive into David’s life and how it led him to become one of
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#2 – Randy Lewis Randy Lewis was transformed by his son’s autism, and it would lead him to transform the lives of thousands of other “differently-abled” Americans. Here is former Walgreens executive Randy Lewis’ incredible story.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#2 – David Hirsch iHeart Radio David Hirsch, founder of 21st Century Dads, discusses the Special Fathers Network with iHeart Media-Chicago. David’s heartfelt interview will move and encourage many to help support the SFN mission. You can listen to the
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#1 – Tony Oommen This is the story of a virus that changed 6-year-old Ben Oommen’s life forever, leaving him with a dramatic brain injury. Listen to Tony’s heartfelt story and his deep devotion to his faith and family. Listen to Tony Oommen’s special story.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#3 – Skip Gianopulos Skip Gianopulos Is the father of four daughters; two with Down Syndrome. Take a listen to see just how this man’s life has been changed, and how he’s helped change the lives of many more through
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#4 – Jim Elliott Jim Elliott, the father of two daughters with disabilities and founder of Diveheart.org, changes lives of people with all types of abilities through scuba diving, scuba therapy and related activities. See how special children build confidence with Diveheart.org.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#6 – Paul Gianni Paul and his wife Nancy are co-founders of Gigi’s Playhouse, an achievement center for children like daughter Gigi who have Down Syndrome. There are now more than 30 Gigi’s Playhouses across the country. Listen to Paul share
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#7 – Clayton Frech Ezra Frech, Clayton’s 12 year old son, was born different: he was missing his left knee and had only one finger on his left hand. Ezra received a prosthetic leg and had toe to hand surgery at
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#8 – Jeff Aeder Molly Aeder, Jeff’s oldest daughter, struggled in school with dyslexia and learning differences. Jeff and his wife Jennifer Levine, were told to send Molly to a large school in the suburbs or to a boarding school. Instead,
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#3 – David Hirsch Special Chronicles On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 276, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by David Hirsch, founder of Twenty First Century Dads foundation and the Special Father’s Network. Tune in as we discuss: how Special Father’s Network
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Mission Statement
Improving the lives of children by raising awareness and resources for greater father involvement; and inspiring dads to be present —physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually.
Vision Statement
That all children will grow up with a loving, caring and nurturing father and family.
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