Growing up in an environment of poverty, drugs and abuse didn’t prepare JR LaRose for success, but it did strengthen his resilience and determination. Now an accomplished speaker, JR’s message to others is–don’t allow your situation to become your excuse. The 9-year CFL veteran, 2011 Grey Cup champion and proud member of One Arrow First Nation offers a powerful example of what happens when you face your trauma.

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