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076 – Talk Radio Host Jeff Katz Treasures His Daughter, Julia, Who Has Global Development Delays
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with special father Jeff Katz. Jeff is the afternoon host of The Jeff Katz Show at News Radio WRVA, in Richmond Virginia. He has three children including Julie who has
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075 – Mark Paterson Speaks About the Challenges of Raising a Son With Autism & Little City
That’s Mark Paterson, an executive in the industrial equipment industry, and father of a boy who is autistic. Mark speaks candidly with our host David Hirsch about some of the difficulties of raising a child with special needs. That’s on
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074 – Pastor Cory Estby Adopted Two Brothers Who Both Have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks to special father, Cory Estby, the pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Grant Park, Illinois. Cory and his wife Christena have four children including two adopted brothers who both have
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073 – Dr. Jim Rigg’s Son Daniel is Autistic and Diabetic
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks to special father, Jim Rigg, the superintendent of catholic education at the Archdiocese of Chicago. Jim has four children including Daniel, who is autistic and diabetic. We’ll hear about the
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072 – Shane Sondergeld, A Doctor From Down Under Whose Son Has 4Q Deletion Syndrome
In this Dad to Dad podcast host David Hirsch talks to Shane Sondergeld, a doctor from Brisbane, Australia. Shane is a father of three children including William, who was diagnosed with 4Q deletion syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Shane tells
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071 – John Crowley Saved His Kids’ Lives By Finding a Cure to Pompe Disease
Meet John Crowley, a special father of three kids with special needs. Two of those children have a rare genetic disorder called Pompe disease. John and his wife Aileen were told that Meghan and Patrick would not live very long.
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070 – Dan Tepperman, Father of Two Including a Son with Autism Who is Thriving At Little City
Host David Hirsch talks to special father, Dan Tepperman. Dan has two boys including 20 year old Scott who is autistic. Dan talks about the challenges and rewards of raising a child with special needs and the family’s decision to
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069 – Tom Costello Is The Father Of Incredible Twin Boys With Autism.
Host David Hirsch talks to special father, Tom Costello. Tom has twin 17 year-old boys, both with Autism. Tom tells us their story and how they’re both are blessed with incredible empathy. It’s a great listen and it’s all in
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068 – John Dodd, A Father of a Girl With Down Syndrome is Incredibly Upbeat!
John Dodd is our guest on this Dad to Dad podcast. John has a daughter with Down Syndrome. He’s also had some significant challenges in his life but has remained incredibly upbeat. He’s a model for us all. Hear John’s
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067- Jim Abrahams found a miracle cure to stop his son’s seizures.
He’s written and directed some of the funniest movies to come out of Hollywood:Airplane and Naked Gun among them. He’s Jim Abrahams, and he’s our guest on this Dad to Dad Podcast. Jim has a son, Charlie, who at a
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066 – Jerry Castro’s son Jack made a profound impact on his family & others before passing away at 15, due to his premature birth.
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Special Father Jerry Castro, a financial industry veteran and father of 8, including Jack who passed away from complications due to premature birth at age 15. Jerry tells how
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065 – John Felageller, Father of a Son With Autism, School Teacher, Blogger and Writer
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Special Father John Felageller, a 4th grade teacher and father of 11-year-old Christopher, who is autistic. John and his wife Elizabeth have been through some challenging times but have
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064 – Shane Lee, father of 5 children, 3 diagnosed with SMA including Jocelyn, who sadly passed away at age 4 1/2
On this Dad to Dad podcast host David Hirsch talks to Shane Lee, a systems administrator and a father of five, including Jocelyn, who sadly passed away at age 4 ½ from complications related to Spinal Muscular Atrophy. We’ll hear
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063 – Kelly Moynihan, special father of Nicki who has Down Syndrome with some great advice.
Meet Kelly Moynihan, a retired oil industry veteran and a father of three, including Nicki who has Down Syndrome. Kelly has some sage advice for fathers of kids with special needs and he’s our guest on this Dad to Dad
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062 – Non-Profit Leader John Wagner wrote a book about his son David who has Down Syndrome.
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks to John Wagner, a father of three, including David who has Down Syndrome. John has also written a book his about his family called “Perfect: Sacred Stories From The Heart
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061 – Jason Lehmbeck’s son Noah has Fox-G1, a rare genetic disorder.
On this Dad to Dad podcast host David Hirsch talks to Jason Lehmbeck a father of three children, including Noah, who was diagnosed with Fox G1, a rare genetic disorder. We’ll hear about Jason’s family and his career, including the
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060 – Martin Cuevas: One of his 4 year old twin daughters has the rare Pitt Hopkins Syndrome
On this Dad to Dad podcast host David Hirsch talks to Martin Cuevas, father of twin 4-year-old girls, one of whom has the incredibly rare Pitt Hopkins syndrome. We’ll hear how Martin and his wife Amy dealt with this devastating
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059 – Sean Farrell wouldn’t change a thing about his son with Down Syndrome.
On this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from a father who feels blessed to have a boy with Down Syndrome, saying families that have someone with Down Syndrome, are statistically happier and have a better life. Sean Farrell is
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