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Jimmy Graham speaks at White House Champions of Change event for former foster youth

Jimmy Graham was placed in a group home at the age of 11 and faced abuse from other children there. He was eventually taken in and adopted by a youth counselor in high school, turning his focus to basketball, and that helped him earn a scholarship to Miami. Of course, he's now a star football player and was recently traded to the Seahawks.

Graham shares a little bit about his early life. It's a very tough story and really makes you appreciate how accomplished he's become even after facing all of those hardships. A true inspiration.

Graham comes on at the 28:00 mark.