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Chuck Norris: Faith and Family Saved My Soul
21 Mar
Summary
- Norris credited his mother's prayers for saving his soul from Hollywood.
- His wife Gena O'Kelley helped him return to childhood faith.
- He founded Kickstart Kids to teach values to over 120,000 students.

Chuck Norris's mother played a pivotal role in his life, with the martial arts legend crediting her prayers for saving his soul from Hollywood's influence. He detailed this in a tribute to her on her 100th birthday.
Norris, known for his roles in "Enter the Dragon" and "Walker, Texas Ranger," acknowledged a period where he lost his way during his acting career.
He found renewed faith through his wife, Gena O'Kelley, whom he met in 1997. Norris described her as a "beacon of God's light and love."
His personal journey also inspired the founding of Kickstart Kids in 1990, a Texas-based nonprofit. Partnering with President George H. W. Bush, the program has reached over 120,000 students in public schools.
Kickstart Kids teaches respect, self-discipline, and resilience through its curriculum.



