What happens when the spotlight fades? Former NBA All-Star James Donaldson has faced battles far tougher than anything on the court. After nearly losing his life to a medical emergency, suffering financial setbacks, and battling mental health struggles, James found a new purpose—helping others find hope.
In this episode, we dive into:
🏀 His journey from NBA dominance to real-life challenges
💔 Losing everything—and finding a way forward
🧠 The importance of mental health and why it’s often ignored in sports
📖 His book Celebrating Your Gift of Life and why he wrote it
🌍 How Your Gift of Life Foundation is making an impact
🔗 Connect with James Donaldson:
🌎 Website: https://standingabovethecrowd
📖 Book Website: https://yourgiftoflife.org/
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldson4189/
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourGiftofLifeFoundation-y5u
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