Theo Fleury was the guest speaker at the Muriel McQueen Foundation Dinner gala, the first man invited to speak in its 26 year history. Fleury calls that move forward-thinking.
The former Calgary Flame and Olympic gold medallist tells of making it through years of sexual abuse at the hands of his coach and years of suppressing the shame, anger and pain with many addictions including alcohol and drugs.
Fleury has been sober since 2005 and is helping other people get their lives back. Fleury told the crowd he has the best life in the world now and challenged the crowd to give back and be of service everyday.
Proceeds from the event will support programs aimed at ending family violence.
