“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, Ramirez 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 when he discusses:

•    Our 4 core needs  and why we so often sabotage ourselves by trying to meet them in unhealthy ways.

•    The 4 words that can 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.

•    How we stifle ourselves when we emphasize “doing” over “being.”

•    How he more than tripled his income by finding his purpose and doing what he loves and how your listeners can do it, too.

CREDENTIALS: Martin Ramirez is on the Lucas Count 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) 891-9609 (OH); (419) 509-1683; martinvato@bex.net; www.livingitupwithdowns.com