#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]
08 – Jeff Aeder
#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]
07 – Clayton Frech
#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]
06 – Paul Gianni
#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]
#5- Joe Mantegna Movie, television and Broadway star Joe Mantenga and his wife Arlene discovered that daughter Mia — at two and a half years old — was autistic. Joe shares his journey with listeners of raising a child with … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
04 – Jim Elliott
#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]03- Skip Gianopulos
#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]
02 – Randy Lewis
#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]01 – Tony Oommen
#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]#13 Jim Mueller
David Hirsch talks to special father Jim Mueller. Jim and his wife Margaux are parents of three children, Jessica, Lillie and Luke, who was born as a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. Jim tells David of his journey raising a … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
#12 Shanne Sowards & Kwame Assuman
David talks to a special father who’s making a difference in Portland, Oregon. His name is Shanne Sowards who at the age of 15 became a father to his daughter Kendra. While the relationship with the mother didn’t work out … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
#11 Dick Hoyt
David Hirsch talks to special father Dick Hoyt. Dick and his son Rick, a non-verbal spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, have competed in over 1200 races including 34 Boston Marathons and Six Iron Man Triathlons.
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