Who is Jeremy Bloom?

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Jeremy Bloom’s journey is a powerful example of following dreams and pushing limits. Born in 1982, Bloom excelled in both skiing and football from a young age. At the University of Colorado, he was an electrifying wide receiver and kick returner, setting records for punt return touchdowns and earning All-Big 12 honors. His blazing speed on the field translated to 1,144 all-purpose yards in his sophomore season, solidifying his reputation as a dual-sport star. But Bloom’s passion for skiing remained equally strong.

In skiing, Bloom competed in the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics as a freestyle mogul skier, placing 9th in Salt Lake City and 6th in Torino. Before that, he became a two-time World Champion in moguls, claiming gold at the 2003 and 2005 FIS World Championships. His talent on the slopes earned him a spot on the U.S. Ski Team while still balancing his football career.

However, his Olympic success came with a price. NCAA rules forced him to choose between accepting skiing endorsements and continuing his college football career. Ultimately, Bloom gave up football to follow his Olympic dream. But his football aspirations weren’t over—after the 2006 Winter Olympics, Bloom was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Though injuries curtailed his NFL career, Bloom’s tenacity was undeniable.

Post-sports, Bloom co-founded Integrate, a tech company that revolutionized marketing software. His entrepreneurial success has earned him a net worth of over $40 million. “Success is about being relentless in the pursuit of what you love,” Bloom said. His journey—from Olympic skier, to NFL player, to successful entrepreneur—proves that passion and perseverance are the keys to achieving great things.

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Residential School in Canada is the biggest travesty that has ever happened in our own country. It is near and dear to me as I spent years traveling Canada helping Survivors get compensation. I also say to people: "What would you do if people showed up at your door and just took your children away and if you resisted you would go to jail? "

Total First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children placed in residential schools: more than 150,000

Estimated number of residential schools student deaths: over 6,000, according to TRC chair Justice Murray Sinclair

Odds of a student dying over the life of the program: 1 in 25 (if 6,000)

Odds of Canadians dying in World War 2: 1 in 26