Men at the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln heard a message of perseverance and redemption last weekend from speaker Ricky Simmons.

A former professional football player and wide receiver for Nebraska, Simmons centered his message less on the field and more on the lessons he learned from his incarcerations and addiction. While incarcerated, Simmons began living his life driven by a simple but transformative concept: Take responsibility for your actions. He used his time to become the man his family and his mentor—Tom Osborne—knew him to be, ultimately helping others to overcome addiction and live a positive life.

Thank you, Mr. Simmons, for sharing your message of hope! #MakeADifference