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Our guest this week is Pat Coskran of Valencia, CA, a retired special education teacher, Special Olympics coach, author and father of two including a son with Autism.  Part #2. Pat and his wife, Linda, have been married for 54 years and are the proud parents of two children: Shannon (42) and Sean (40) who has Autism.  In addition to learning about Pat's expereince as a Special Education teacher we learn about a few organizations that have played an instrumental role for Sean, including:        Carousel Ranch, therapeutic riding center,       Special Olympics, and      Tectonic Fitness GymPat is also the athour of the book:Growing Up With Sean: Learning To See The World Through My Son’s Eyes.  It's an inspiring story about a father's commitment to his children and service to others all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.  Show Notes -  Phone – (661) 478-8569 Email – [email protected] Houge Janssens Syndrome #2 – https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/17803/houge-janssens-syndrome-2 Book – Growing Up With Sean: https://tinyurl.com/yt6raw8e Regiister for the 8am CT November 14, 2026 SFN Mastermind Group Informaiton Zoom -  Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QIoLXO4IQI2OZY63KkiZsg   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Pat Coskran of Valencia, CA, a retired special education teacher, Special Olympics coach, author and father of two including a son with Autism.  Part #1. Pat and his wife, Linda, have been married for 54 years and are the proud parents of two children: Shannon (42) and Sean (40) who has Autism.  In addition to learning about Pat's expereince as a Special Education teacher we learn about a few organizations that have played an instrumental role for Sean, including:        Carousel Ranch, therapeutic riding center,       Special Olympics, and      Tectonic Fitness GymPat is also the athour of the book:Growing Up With Sean: Learning To See The World Through My Son’s Eyes.  It's an inspiring story about a father's commitment to his children and service to others all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.  Show Notes -  Phone – (661) 478-8569 Email – [email protected] Houge Janssens Syndrome #2 – https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/17803/houge-janssens-syndrome-2 Book – Growing Up With Sean: https://tinyurl.com/yt6raw8e Regiister for the 8am CT November 14, 2026 SFN Mastermind Group Informaiton Zoom -  Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QIoLXO4IQI2OZY63KkiZsg   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Jim Wright, of Frisco, TX who is a Region 10 Coordinator for the Partner Resource Network, a Texas nonprofit that helps parents and families of children with disabilities understand and navigate special education services. Jim is also the father of two including a son with Down Syndrome.  Jim and his wife, Toi, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Franklin (20) who has Dyslexia and Freddie (23), who has Down Syndrome.    In addition to learning about the Partner Resource Network, we learn about a variety of organizations the Wright family has benefited from, including:  - Scottish Rite Hospital - Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas - Dads Appraciating Down Syndrome, and  - Arc of DFW/TX It's an inspiring story about a father's commitment to his children and service to others all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.  Show Notes -  Phone – (469) 388-8662 Email – [email protected] Website - https://prntexas.org/ Regiister for the 8am CT November 14, 2026 SFN Mastermind Group Informaiton Zoom -  Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QIoLXO4IQI2OZY63KkiZsg   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Tim Zittle of Hope Creek, Belize who is a Christian missionary and father of four, including three who were adopted, with a range of special abilities.   Tim and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of four children: Braden (18), Joshua (17), Micha (16) and Anna Joy (13) who between them have a range of special needs.  Tim, who is originally from Baltimore, MD, along with his familly moved to Belize in 2019 ato join the  All 4 Jesus Belize Ministry and lead the 3D Freinds program in Hope Creek & Silk Grass communities in Belize.  Tim is also a teaching pastor at Crossings Church.  All For Jesus Belize Ministry is a Christian outreach organization dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus Christ through faith-based service, community engagement, and support for individuals and families in Belize. Its mission emphasizes spiritual growth, compassion, and improving lives through practical assistance and Christian fellowship.Its programs include education, medical missions, food assistance, scholarships, and 3D Friends, which supports children with disabilities and their families We also learn about the support the family has benefitted including the church and Tim Tebow Foundation.   It's an uplifting and informative story all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.  Show Links - Email – [email protected] Website - https://www.all4jesusbelize.org/ Website - https://www.3dfriendsbz.org/ Regiister for the 8am CT November 14, 2026 SFN Mastermind Group Informaiton Zoom -  Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QIoLXO4IQI2OZY63KkiZsg   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Gary Seideman of San Diego, CA who is the Director of the Film & Media Program at Options For All and father of a son with Cerebral Palsy.  Gary and his wife, Dawn, have been married for 16 years and are the proud parents of Kye (15) who has Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Agenesis of the corpus callosum.       Gary reflects on how Kye has defied most all the early predications and expectations of the medical professionals and how full his life has become.  We learn about the Film & Media Program at Options For All, an organization that provides individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities hands-on training in filmmaking, video production, editing, and other media skills. The program promotes creativity, independence, and inclusion while preparing participants for meaningful employment opportunities in the film and media industry. We also learn about a host of supporting organizations Kye and the family have benefited from, including:  Epilepsy Society of San DiegoRady Children’s Hospital National Organization of Corpus Callosum Regional Center (SD), and Poway Unified SDIt's an uplifting and informative story all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.  Show Links - Phone – (858) 253-2857 Email – [email protected] LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-l-seideman-5aa7481a/ Website - https://optionsforall.org/ Regiister for the 8am CT November 14, 2026 SFN Mastermind Group Informaiton Zoom -  Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QIoLXO4IQI2OZY63KkiZsg   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Greg Yawitz of Olivette, MO who is owner of KEAT Properties a real estate company, an outspoken advocate for the disability community and father of two girls, including one who is autistic. Greg and his wife, Julie, have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of two daughters: Allison (29) and Kaitlyn (27), who is autistic.    Greg and Julie have been outspoken advocates for the disability community.  We learn about a wide range of organizations Kaitlyn has benefited from and that the Yawitzs have been involved with including:  - JCC - St. Louis Arc - Easter Seals, and - Autism Speaks Greg has a pragmatic approach to business, parenting and life overall.  It's an informative & uplifting story about family and service, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.  Show Links - Phone – (314) 504-6900 Email – [email protected] LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregyawitz/ Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads.  Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Jim Ward of Fenton, MO who is an engineer and project manager at Haberberger Mechanical Contractors and father of three including a son with Aspergers.  Jim and his wife, Shelia, have been married for 29 years and are the proud parents of three children: Caleb (22), Ruth (26) and Noah (28) who has Aspergers.  One of the difficult decisions Jim & Sheila faced was putting Noah in a residential facility as a teenager, becuase of Noah's behavior and for the overall welfare of the family.  We also learn about a number of local programs that Noah and the Ward family have benfited from including:  - St. Louis Arc - Easter Seals, and  - Family Matters Jim is very transparent about discussing the ongoing challegnes that Noah faces.  It's an insightful and authentic story all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.  Show Links Phone – (314) 713-1147 Email – [email protected] LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ward-1a865459/ Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads.  Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Paul Orshan of Miami, FL who is a prominent bankruptcy attorney, an author, a recovering person (12 step- clean for more than 40 years), and the father of three, including a daughter with special needs who very sadly passed away in 2015.     Paul and his former wife were married for 17 years and are the proud parents of three children: Max, Emily and oldest child, Amanda, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease and very sadly passed away in 2015 at age 22. Paul is also the author of: Just Say Hello: The Ordinary Dates of My Sometimes Difficult and Sometimes Remarkable (but Always Interesting) Days (and Nights).  The idea for the book sprung from a voicemail message a friend left as a condolence, shortly after Amanda passed away.  That simple act of reaching out and just saying hello, "I'm thinking about you," has been transformative.   Paul is also very transparent about drug and alcohol issues he had in his 20s, the positive impact the 12-step program has had on his life and is super proud that he has been clean for more than 40 years.   It's an uplifting story about commitment to family, transparency, reslience and the power of simple messages, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.  Show Links Phone – (305) 215-3158 Email – [email protected]  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/orshan-p-a-9473391b/  Book: Just Say Hello - https://tinyurl.com/mryur334  Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads.  Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Jerry Rakfeldt of Santa Monica, CA who is an entrepreneur, marketing executive, disability advocate, co-founder of Growing Side By Side and Adrian’s Place and perhaps most importantly, father of two including a son with cerebral palsy. Jerry and his wife Katty have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of two children: Sofia (19) and Adrian (22) who has cerebral palsy.  Together they founded Adrian’s Place, a community activity center in Santa Monica, CA that offers a wide range of programs for youth and young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. What makes Adrian's Place different is rather than operating as a traditional therapy center, Adrian's Place functions as a community-based activity center where independent providers deliver programs under one roof. It's an uplifting story about family, commitment to community and service all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.  Show Links Phone – (310) 308-4149 Email – [email protected] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-rakfeldt-994848/ Website – https://www.adriansplace.com/ Website – https://www.adriansplacefoundation.org/   Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads.  Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is David Aarestad of Champaign, IL who is a lawyer by education and training, an adjunct professor of Law at University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign and father of two, including one with Down Syndrome.    David and his wife, Karen, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of two children: Brynn (20) and Sofia (22) who has Mosaic Down Syndrome, which impacts only 1 1/2% of those with Down Syndrome.   Prior to moving to Illinois two years ago, the Aarestads lived in Denver for more than a decade.  While there they were involved in many many organization that supported Sofia and the family, including:  Adam’s CampRocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association, and Global Down Syndrome FoundationIt's an uplifting story about a father's commitment to family and dedication to the welfare of other families all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes -  Phone – (303) 514-5522 Email – [email protected] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-aarestad-96163b9/   Adam’s Camp – https://adamscamp.org/ Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association – https://rmdsa.org/ Global Down Syndrome Foundation - https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/ Gigi’s Playhouse – https://gigisplayhouse.org/ For the record, this episode was recordred at the Urbana Country Club in Urbana, IL, on day #31 and stop #65 of the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60-plus stop tour to strengthen the SFN and distribute 1,000 complimentary copies of the new book: Dads Raising Children with Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026:  Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Bin Feng of Queens, NY who is a support engineer at the Bank of New York, a staff member of Parent to Parent New York State, and the father of two children including one who is autistic and has ADHD.  Bin and his wife, Jenny, have been married for 28 years and are the proud parents of two children: Frances (24) and Vincent (26) who is autistic.  By occupation, Bin works at Bank of New York and is on staff at Parent To Parent New York State, where he is a per diem Fathers Support Coordinator and Chinese Speaking Families Support Coordinator.  As a Chinese immigrant raising a child with Autism and ADHD, Bin and his family have faced various challenges from language barriers, social isolation and cultural stigma. We also learn about Project READY, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, especially Asian American immigrant families.  They promote education, advocacy, training and community inclusion to support transition and employment. It's an uplifting story about a father's commitment to family and dedication to the welfare of other families all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes -  Phone – (342) 944-8808 Email – [email protected] Parent To Parent NY State – https://www.ptopnys.org/ Project Ready - https://projectready.org/ For the record, this episode was recordred at the offices of Parent to Parent NY State in Schenectady, NY, on June 15, 2026 on day #26 and stop #53 of the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30-day, 50-state, 60-plus stop tour to strengthen the SFN and distribute 1,000 complimentary copies of the new book: Dads Raising Children with Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026:  Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Rick Corbett of Loganville, GA who worked in the electrical industry for 25 yeara before becoming a full-time caregiver. Rick is father of two boys including one with Hydrocephaly and a caregiver to a young woman with special needs.  Rick and his x-wife, Mary, were married for 29 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Sean (30), who lives with his mom and Richard (36) who has Hydrocephalus, a rare, complex, and chronic illness.  Rick is also caregiver to Morgan (32) who is wheelchair bound due to a brain injury suffered at birth.   We learn about how Richard was warmly embraced by his high school classmates where he was known as "Touchdown Richard" becuase of his enthusiam for and involvment with the high school football team.  We also learn about the impact the Tim Tebow Foundation 'Night To Shine' program has had. It's an uplifting story about a father's devotion to his children and others all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Thius episode was recorded at St. John Neumann Church in Lilburn, GA on day #18 and stop #37 of the SFN U.S. Tour,  Special thanks to SFN Mentor Father Scott Sowers, who was featured in episode #9, for organizing the gathering at St. John Neumann Church.   Show Notes -  Phone – (404) 578-5259 Email – [email protected] Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads.  Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Brandon Boyd of Stillwater, OK who is a senior staff member with Cru at Oklahoma State University, an author and father of two including a son with FOXP1, a rare genetic disorder. Brandon and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Ethan (19) and Ben (21) who has FOXP1, a rare genetic disorder that is characterized by developmental delays, speech impairments, and other neurological and behavioral challenges. Brandon is author of the book: Delighting In Ben: A Father & Son Discovering The Delight Of God (2026).  The book is a father’s moving journey of discovering, through his son Ben, that every life has immeasurable value and that God’s deepest delight is often revealed through those the world may overlook. We also learn about; Sooner Care and Dads On Special Assignment (DOSA).   It's an uplifting story about faith, family and embrasing life.   Show Notes -  Phone – (405) 269-1004 Email – [email protected] LinkedIin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-boyd-9221728/  Book – Delighting In Ben: A Father & Son Discovering The Delight of God – https://tinyurl.com/3ze8fkyr FOXP1 - https://www.foxp1.org/foxp1syndrome About The Special Fathers Network -  Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads.  Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Jeremy Warren of Tulsa, OK a graphic artist, founder of DOSA (Dads On Special Assignment) and fatther of six boys, including one with a rare disease.   Jeremy and his wife, Heidi, have been married for 22 years and are the proud parents of six boys ranging in age from 2 to 18 including, their second oldest, Landon (16) who has a rare disease, which was officially diagnosed just a few years ago as PURA Syndrome and a secondary condition known as P-O-L-G, both of which have resulted in severe neurodevelopmental delays and intellectual disabilities, plus a slew of other side effects. The mission of DOSA is to serve dads of children with special needs by providing tools and resources that equip them to become healthier mentally, physically, and spiritually in order to lead their families well and embrace their role as a dads on special assignment. We also learn about a couple of organizations that Landon has benefited from, including: Little Light HouseOK Family NetworkIt’s an uplifting story about a father's commitment to family and service to others, all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast. Show Notes -  Phone – (918) 269-1409 Email –  [email protected] Dads On Special Assignment - https://dosausa.org/ Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads.  Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

Our guest this week is Frank Dillon of Glendale, AZ who is a professor at Arizona State University in the School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology and perhaps most importantly, father of two including one with Down Syndrome. Frank and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of two children: Brady (14) and Reese (18) who has Down syndrome. We learn about a number of organizations that Reese and the Dillon family have benefited from, including: Gigi's Playhouse, New York Special Olympics and Arizona Down Syndrome Network. It's an uplifting story about family and resilience on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. (this episode was recorded face-to-face in front of the audience at Gigi's Playhouse Scottsdale, as part of the SFN U.S. Tour).  Show Notes - Phone – (480) 622-4721 Email –  [email protected] Gigi’s Playhouse Scottsdale – https://gigisplayhouse.org/phoenix/ Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads.  Special Fathers Network – SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ 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/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/