About the Guest
Gary Martinez Jr. — autism parent, Manitou Incline devotee, and fundraiser for Kishami Academy. He averages multiple laps per day, uses the trail to raise awareness, and shares practical sensory strategies learned parenting his daughter.
Timestamps
0:04 - Episode open and intro to Gary's climb
1:19 - Gary explains the one-year Manitou Incline challenge
3:53 - Elevation, lap counts, and sponsor match
7:02 - Gary on discovering his own neurodivergent traits
18:52 - Daily sensory supports that help his daughter succeed
23:13 - Surprises from months of climbing
27:04 - How sponsors and community stepped up
36:40 - How listeners can help the school
37:53 - Where to find Gary and donate
Want to help? Visit Gary's profiles (Gary Martinez Jr. on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) for the GoFundMe link and more. Please listen to the episode to hear the full story and consider donating or volunteering — every step counts.
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