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Laurent may have won a Super Bowl, but his intrinsic sense of responsibility and inspired commitment to his community is bigger than any game, than any trophy. His compelling personal story is motivating and uplifting. -- Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, 4-time Olympic gold medalist Laurent Duvernay-Tardif managed to combine NFL superstardom with medicine, then put his lucrative football career on hold to care for long-term care residents during the worst pandemic in a century. His story is riveting and inspiring. -- Dr. Brian Goldman, bestselling author of The Power of Teamwork In Red Zone, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif finds himself grappling with two questions: Who am I? What do I stand for? In the ensuing chapters, he reveals both answers, with humour, authenticity and heart. Laurent reminds us that meaning and purpose in work are the ultimate goalposts. This book is powerful, moving, instructive, and cathartic. -- Dr. Jillian Horton, author of We Are All Perfectly Fine Laurent is not only an intelligent and highly accomplished person, but also one of the kindest and most caring. He inspires me to be a better athlete, but more importantly, motivates me to be a better person. -- Mikael Kingsbury, Olympic gold medalist and World Champion moguls skier

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LAURENT DUVERNAY-TARDIF, a right guard for the New York Jets, is the only active NFL player with a medical degree. In 2018, a year after becoming the fourth?highest paid guard in NFL history, he graduated from McGill University. As a fixture on the offensive line, Duvernay-Tardif was an integral part of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl 2020 win. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, he stepped away from football to work as an orderly at a long-term care facility. For his remarkable accomplishments on and off the field, Duvernay-Tardif was named co-winner of the Lou Marsh Trophy for top Canadian male athlete and co-recipient of the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year award. He also received the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif's scrubs and lab coat are on display in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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