“He’s lucky to have you.”

Martin Ramirez frequently heard those words from his well-intentioned friends. After all, raising a boy with Down’s syndrome is a challenge, if not a burden... right? Not so fast, says Ramirez. In fact, he insists that he’s the lucky one—because his son, Mario, has taught him far-reaching lessons that have enriched his life beyond measure.

On your show, Ramirez will reveal how his son transformed his life—and how he could make a genuine impact on your listeners and their children’s lives in a matter of seconds—when he discusses:

• The 4 core needs all children in the world must know about, to avoid disillusion in life’s journey.

• The 4 most powerful words once put together, that will energize your marriage; boost your kids’ grades; revitalize your career, and more.

• Why we say, “I love you,” but so often have trouble showing it.

• The difference between success and significance. (This alone has changed lives on a dime)

• How he more than tripled his income by finding his purpose and doing what he loves—Teach your children how, and save them 40 years at a job/career they will hate.

• The number one thing children want from their parents!

CREDENTIALS: Martin Ramirez is on the Lucas County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, and served as the past president of the Lucas County Collaborative Network of Northwest Ohio’s Executive Board, which serves children at risk. Ramirez was also chairman of the Diversity Committee of the Toledo, Ohio post office. Ramirez is the father of a special needs son, as well as two other boys. He chronicles his life with his special needs son in his book LIVING IT UP WITH DOWNS: How My Son Became My Mentor.

AVAILABILITY: Ohio, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Martin Ramirez, (419) 509-1683; martinvato@bex.net; www.livingitupwithdowns.com;
10% of all proceeds goes to charity.