Kaleb Dahlgren beats the odds.

Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of four, Kaleb was told by coaches and scouts that he would never succeed in hockey. Instead of defeat, Kaleb used the negativity as motivation. He worked relentlessly and played the highest level of hockey each year of his career. His own struggles inspired him to create the program Dahlgren’s Diabeauties. This mentorship program sheds light on Type 1 Diabetes and provides physical, mental, and emotional support for children living with the disorder.

After losing 16 members of his Humboldt Broncos family and surviving the tragic crash, he continued to give back and help the community of Humboldt heal. Kaleb was recognized and received the Canadian Volunteer Award for Emerging Leader of the Prairies in 2018 due to his relentless community work.

Despite living with a severe traumatic brain injury from the Humboldt Broncos crash that has left numerous neurologists and doctors speechless - Kaleb has enjoyed the grind.

Graduating from York University with a Commerce Degree and being named the Most Outstanding Male Graduate for Varsity Athletics - along with York University Class of 2021 Valedictorian Speech, 2021 Charles Saundercook Memorial Resilience Trophy, and the 2022 Top 30 Under 30 Changemakers designation, Kaleb is forging his next path as a Doctor of Chiropractic student and International Keynote Speaker. Today, Kaleb is a #1 National Bestselling Author with his recent memoir Crossroads - and is an inspiring community leader who just received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for Saskatchewan, a mental wellness advocate, and diabetes advocate.

In this new episode of The Jeff Heggie Show, Jeff sits down with Kaleb Dahlgren, a survivor of the tragic 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed sixteen lives and left thirteen others injured. Kaleb shares his remarkable journey of resilience and hope, as detailed in his book "Crossroads."

Kaleb shares his experiences during his time with the Broncos, a junior hockey team in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. He reflects on the life-changing accident, the unprecedented loss he faced, and how he summoned his positivity and grit to navigate life after such a terrible tragedy.

Beyond the crash, the conversation touches on the immense support and love that poured in from across Canada and around the world. Millions of people displayed solidarity by leaving hockey sticks by their front doors, and people from over eighty countries generously contributed to support the affected families.

They discuss Kaleb's life before Humboldt, where he bravely battled type 1 diabetes from a young age and how he used that to give back and create hope for other young kids dealing with the disease. They also talk about the important causes that Kaleb supports today.

Kaleb Dahlgren's story is not just about surviving a devastating event; it's a testament to perseverance, hope, and embracing life with unwavering determination. 

"Focus on the things you can control"

Link for more information on Kaleb at www.KalebDahlgren.com