Our guests this week on the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast are Jessica & Chris Patay of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. The Patays have been married for 25 years and are proud parents of three children: Luke (21), Kate (16), and middle child Ryan (18) who was born with a rare genetic disorder known as Prader-Willi Syndrome.

We'll learn about the Patay family journey, Prader-Willi Syndrome and how Jessica started We Are Better Together, a non profit organization that provides respite, community, and resources for mothers caring for children of any age with disabilities, unique needs, or other medical or mental health challenges. We also learn about the We Are Better Together Podcast Jessica hosts.

It’s a fascinating and inspiring story here on this week’s SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

LinkedIn Jessica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-patay-06094446/
LinkedIn Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispatay/
Email Jessica - [email protected]
Email Chris - [email protected]
Website – We Are Brave Together - https://www.wearebravetogether.org
Website – www.jessicapatay.com
Prader-Willi California Foundation - www.PWCF.org
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association - https://www.pwsausa.org
Foundation for Prader-Willi Research - www.fpwr.org
Harbor Regional Center – https://www.harborrc.org/

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