Rescuing Orphans with Down Syndrome Rescuing Orphans with Down Syndrome
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Brought to you by the non-profit organization Racing for Orphans with Down Syndrome. Listen to the real, heart-warming stories of children who have found their forever families, as well as children who are currently waiting for their forever families.
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Episode 8: 209 Miles with Brodie
Brady and Mike discuss some exciting changes taking place with the Athlete Model. They go through Mike's recent 209 mile race through the Cascade Mountains, and how he was able to use that as an opportunity to raise awareness for a young boy named Brodie.
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Episode 7: A Dynamic Duo
Brian and Ellie Gard are a dynamic duo that are out inspiring the world. Ellie was adopted into the Gard family 1.5 years ago, and quickly developed a love for running with her father. In this episode, Brian shares what the adoption process was like, and why he and Ellie are running marathons together.
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Episode 6: Life at Home
Mike asks Brady questions about his experiences raising Nash and Cooper. Brady shares enjoyable stories from Nash's first day at kindergarten, as well as current emotions that Cooper and Nash are both experiencing.
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Episode 5: A Trip to the Emergency Room
Mike shares the physical and mental challenges from his most recent attempt at a 250 mile race. During this race, Mike's urine started to turn brown and he started to experience symptoms of heat stroke. Thinking of our current orphan, Soleil, kept Mike going for 140 miles but he inevitably had to stop and go to the Emergency Room.
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Episode 4: Turning our Fears of Adopting into Faith
Brady goes through the fear and doubts that usually accompany adoption. He also gives insight on how those feelings are completely overshadowed by joy and overwhelming happiness.
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Episode 3: Fully Funding Two Orphans
Brady and Mike discuss the major success of the Three 21 Event, as well as how RODS received enough donations to fully fund Noah and Nathaniel.