06/14/2026
John here. Yesterday was a really special day.
My Dad and I got to meet David Hirsch, the founder of the Special Fathers Network. David is on a national tour sharing his experiences and promoting his new book, Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads.
My Dad has known David for a long time. He has been on David’s podcast and spoken at conferences David organized. But yesterday was the first time they got to meet face to face. And when they saw each other, they hugged.
David spoke about something really important. He said that parents raising a child with disabilities should never feel alone. There are others who are in the same situation. Others who understand. Others who can share their experiences and offer support. The Special Fathers Network brings together more than 900 dads in 14 countries. That is an amazing thing. If you are a Dad, you should think about joining the Special Fathers Network.
At one point, David gave away a pair of John’s Crazy Socks that we donated to support him. I loved that. And then he did something really special. David presented my Dad with a Special Father’s coin and called him a fantastic father.
I stood up and thanked David for the work he does. And I told everyone about my Dad.He gives me strength and confidence. I love my Dad.