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Episode 21: From EMS to Foster Parenting: A Life of Service and Love
April 30, 2025 Β· 90 min
In this episode, we sit down with Matthew, a dedicated EMS professional with 27 years of experience, a paramedicine instructor, and a passionate foster parent. Matthew and his wife have opened their hearts to 15 medically complex children, including Charlee, one of the first children they adopted. He shares the emotional journey of fostering, the heartbreaking loss of Charlee, and how they turned their grief into action through Charlee’s Orchard, a nonprofit supporting families of children with Down syndrome. Join us as we discuss the challenges, triumphs, and future goals of their incredible mission. πŸ’™ Support the mission: Donate to the William H. β€œBill” Butler Jr. Foundation: πŸ”— https://www.8158podcast.com/donate 🌐 Website: πŸ”— https://www.8158podcast.com πŸŽ™ Want to be a guest? Schedule an interview here: πŸ”— https://8158podcast.com/contact-us πŸ“’ Join our community & get exclusive content: πŸ”— http://Patreon.com/8158podcast