Summary: <p>Raising a child with special needs brings many joys and challenges. On this episode we hear about it firsthand from Sharon Pike, who has a daughter with special needs. Through her experience navigating the healthcare system with her daughter, she was inspired to start Operation Homefront. This organization pairs medical students with special needs children and their families, for an immersive experience that broadens perspective and helps future doctors learn how to better support their patients with special needs. Additionally, Sharon works at Easterseals, an organization dedicated to providing resources to people with different abilities. She is an amazing advocate and we are lucky to learn from her and share her message with you all. </p> <p>Get in contact with Sharon: 630-479-7230, <a href="mailto:samj142@aol.com">samj142@aol.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Episode produced by: Josh and Mara</p> <p><a href="http://www.medicuspodcast.com/"><u><strong>www.medicuspodcast.com</strong></u></a><strong> | </strong><a href="mailto:medicuspodcast@gmail.com"><u><strong>medicuspodcast@gmail.com</strong></u></a><strong> | Donate: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/MedicusDonate"><u><strong>http://bit.ly/MedicusDonate</strong></u></a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicus/message
