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Dad to Dad Podcast

Dad to Dad Podcast

著者： David Hirsch
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Fathers mentoring fathers of kids with special needs - presented by the Special Fathers Network. Host David Hirsch interviews some amazing fathers of kids with special needs.Copyright David Hirsch
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  • SFN Dad To Dad 437 - Damian Buchman of Wauwatosa, WI, Disability Advocate, Cancer Survivor, Father of Three - Part 1

    SFN Dad To Dad 437 - Damian Buchman of Wauwatosa, WI, Disability Advocate, Cancer Survivor, Father of Three - Part 1
    2026/07/03
    Our guest this week is Damian Buchman of Wauwatosa, WI, disability advocate, cancer survivor and father of three adopted children.

    At age 12, Damian was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer, in his right leg. Seven months later and after undergoing chemotherapy, limb-salvage surgery, and remission, he was also diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his left leg. His physicians believed surviving two primary bilateral osteosarcomas was extraordinarily unlikely. Because of his cancer treatments, he has undergone more than three dozen major knee replacement and revision surgeries over the years and lives with a permanent ambulatory disability.

    Damian and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 18 years. Unable to have children of their own, due to Damian's cancer treatments, the couple adopted three children as newborns: Lenon (10), Harrison (12) and Jackson (14), who has ADHD.

    Rather than allowing disbility to define him, Damian has dedicated his career to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities. He is the founder of:
    • The Ability Center
    • Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association, and
    • The Opportunity Center initiative, an ambitious vision for a universally accessible recreation and wellness destination.
    We also learn about Damian's journey as an adaptive athlete.

    It's a remarkable story about beating the odds, overcoming a life-time of obstacles, living a full and meaningful life and creating opportunities for countless others.

    Show Notes -
    Phone – (262) 385-5738
    Email – damian@tacwi.org
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianbuchman/
    The Ability Center - https://tacwi.org/
    Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Assn - https://www.wasa.org/
    The Opportunity Center - https://tocwi.org/
    Website: https://www.damianbuchman.com

    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/
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    30 分
  • SFN Dad To Dad 436 - Jamie Bark of New Richmond, WI A Widower And Proud Father Of Two Daughters Including One With SMA.

    SFN Dad To Dad 436 - Jamie Bark of New Richmond, WI A Widower And Proud Father Of Two Daughters Including One With SMA.
    2026/06/26
    Our guest this week is Jamie Bark, of New Ricchmond, WI, a fire fighter, former owner of Value Auto Glass, a widower and father of two daughters, including one with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

    Jamie and his wife, Jackie, were married for 30 years, before she very sadly passed away in January of 2025 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He is also the proud father of two daughters: Maddie (21) and Gabby (17) who has a type of Muscular Dystrophy known as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) level 2.

    Jamie reflects on his life as a firefighter and private business owner, the struggles of raising a child with SMA, losing his wife to a debilitating disease and becoming a sole parent as well as the role Cure SMA and MDA have played on behalf of his family.

    Jamie's story speaks volumes about his commitment to family, perseverence and reslience all on this episode of the sFN Dad To Dad Podcast.

    Show Notes -
    Phone – (715) 222-0369
    Email – valueglassco@gmail.com
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bark-74631022/
    MDA – https://www.mda.org/
    Cure SMA - https://www.curesma.org/

    SFN Audiobook 'On Losing A Child' - https://tinyurl.com/46jueh3s

    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 800+ 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/
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    30 分
  • SFN Dad To Dad 435 - Rob Reider of Falmouth, ME Father of Two, Co-Founder & Executive Director Of The Sad Dads Club

    SFN Dad To Dad 435 - Rob Reider of Falmouth, ME Father of Two, Co-Founder & Executive Director Of The Sad Dads Club
    2026/06/19
    Our guest this week is Rob Reider of Falmouth, ME a father of two and co-founder and executive director of the Sad Dads Club.

    Rob and his wife, Tehilah, have been married for 12 years and are the proud parents of two children: Dallas (6) who is autistic and Lila, who very sadly passed away in 2017 as the result of a still birth.

    Rob along with Chris Piasecki and Jay Tansey who also lost children to a still birth about the same time are co-founders of the Sad Dads Club, a global support community for fathers who have lost a child, helping them navigate life after loss by providing community and access to mental health services.

    While losing a child is conisdered a parent's worst nightmare, those involved with the Sad Dads Club find comfort in knowing they are not alone. It's a surprising uplifting story all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.

    Show Notes -
    Email – rob@saddadsclub.org
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-reider-65438840/
    Website - https://saddadsclub.org/
    SFN Audiobook 'On Losing A Child' - https://tinyurl.com/46jueh3s

    Join 21CD on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30 day, 50 state, 60+ stop tour taking 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 800+ 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.

    Join the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st. Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton.

    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/
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    31 分
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