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About
Motivational speaker, author, and former college football player known for starring in the Netflix documentary "7 Yards." He suffered a spinal injury and became paralyzed while playing college football in 2010. He and his family created a non-profit called the SCI CAN Foundation which raises money for those suffering from spinal injuries. Her has gained over 100,000 followers to his chrisanorton16 Instagram account where he shares pictures and videos of his friends and family.
Before Fame
He was a defensive back for the football team at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. After becoming paralyzed, he continued his college education and began traveling around the United States giving speeches at churches, colleges, and conferences.
Trivia
In 2015, he and his father co-published a memoir titled "The Power of Faith When Tragedy Strikes." After he graduated college, he founded Norton Motivation, his public speaking company.
Family Life
He and his wife Emily have five children.
Associated With
In 2019, he and his wife Emily were interviewed on Good Morning America about his documentary "7 Yards."
