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This is an interesting and inspirational episode with my good friend Jeremy Elliott and his godson William. It is a unique tale of how a family bond, love of sports, and a mentoring mindset, made a positive difference in the life of an individual with FASD.  

Jeremy is a martial arts champion and owns United Family Marshal Arts in Niagara Falls (Ontario, Canada). He is also a pro wrestler. In fact, Pro Wrestling Insider has listed him as one of the Top 500.  

We talk about Jeremy’s journey growing up with a single mom who inspired him to follow his dreams and in turn help others. We talk about his success in and outside of the ring, including how he has advocated and supported William throughout the years and his new focus: to raise broader FASD awareness using red wrestling boots and launching the Embrace our Journey campaign.   

William shares his perspective on growing up with FASD and how sports have helped him. Just as Jeremy was inspired by the Karate Kid, William has his own inspiration for finding his first passion (football) after a chance meeting with Jamal Campbell. He told him, “I’m going to be a lineman-like you.”  

This is a great story of overcoming odds and dedication to passion. To how finding and nurturing strengths can help individuals with FASD grow and thrive. This is a journey of understanding, compassion, resilience, and embracing the journey. I can’t wait to see where these two go next. I may not be on the road with them, but I will be getting the t-shirt. If you want to follow them, or get the t-shirt, check out the Show Notes for a link to our blog. 

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