| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 21, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 21, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/shot-as-a-teen-chicago-man-now-helping-others-recover-from-trauma/3939086/ |
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Raymond Gordon says there was a time when he thought his life was over, but he's
turning tragedy into a way to help others heal.
“I felt like my life was over, man,” Gordon said. “I lived, dreamed, slept, ate
football.”
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