The third-year linebacker said it was special to give back to his adopted home state of Minnesota. “That was the end of the day: Mom’s tired,” said Anthony, a former standout running back at Loyola High turned NFL star via UCLA. For Anthony and Lori, on off days, she took him to the park or they sprawled out on the ground together and watched “Power Rangers.” After those long days, he rubbed her feet. Anthony’s immediate goals are to simply “make the day-to-day life easier” and add a little comfort during a difficult time. The linebackerâÂÂs Raise the Barr foundation hosted its first holiday party and fundraiser at a downtown hotel to give back to single mothers. Lori became pregnant with Anthony at the age of 19, while she was a college student. So she took out student loans, finished her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, both from Loyola Marymount, and started her doctorate. She took off her socks, and her then-preschool-aged son offered to rub her feet. “That was the end of the day: Mom’s tired,” said Anthony, a former standout running back at Loyola High turned NFL star via UCLA. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Memories of his mother’s diligence and struggles inspired Anthony to launch the Anthony Barr Foundation to help single mothers pursue higher education while raising their children. Even then, Anthony Barr could tell how hard his mom worked. "I was super excited to find out ⦠I couldn't believe it," Stensland said. “This is something that I can do for her because she does so much for me. "When you're raising a boy as a single mom, it's difficult because you have concerns of how that young boy is going to grow up into a young man. “You have to take care of your kid, you have to take care of the day-to-day needs, you have to do what you have to do, but you have to invest in yourself too because you have a long life ahead of you,” she said. "She always put me in a position to win and be successful. (Thomas R. Cordova/Staff Photographer), Lori Barr raised Anthony as a single mother while going to college and working two jobs. "To have it in Minneapolis, which is kind of where I call home now, is a big deal.". Anthony Barr is a rangy 6-5, 255-pound linebacker. “We’re here to help.”. But just as Anthony’s football career took off, Lori’s career crashed. Kendricks, who played with Barr at UCLA, knows firsthand the struggles single parents face. "I can't thank her enough for everything she's done for me and our family ⦠this is just a little way to give back to her.". Named to the Pro Bowl to replace injured Jamie Collins. 2014: Started 12 games, 70 combined tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries — one for a TD. “With the Anthony Barr Foundation, we want single moms to know that they’re not alone,” said Lori, who serves as the vice president of the foundation. His grandfather, John, became a father figure, his grandmother, Jean, like a second mother. She quickly had to learn how to raise a child on her own, while still learning how to raise herself. “She had determination and perseverance through so many tough things,” said Anthony, who credited his own work ethic to his mother. She knew there would be a better life on the other side of the struggle. Barr was supported by linebackers Eric Kendricks and Audie Cole, cornerback Captain Munnerlyn and safeties Harrison Smith, Andrew Sendejo and Anthony Harris. Anthony is completely new to starting a foundation. She pleaded no contest to the charge in 2012 and, after paying full restitution, served seven days of a 180-day misdemeanor sentence before being placed in a work-release program. Stensland, who has 2-year-old and 1-month-old sons, attends Century College in White Bear Lake. A proud Seattle native, she majored in journalism and mathematics at the University of Washington. If you see comments that you find offensive, please use the “Flag as Inappropriate” feature by hovering over the right side of the post, and pulling down on the arrow that appears. He has big dreams for the future of his organization, although he admits he’s nervous about the launch party when he’ll have to make a speech. If it takes a village to raise a child, Anthony’s was in Harbor City. "This is special. Honors: Two-time All-Pac-12 first team (2012, 2013); Consensus All-American and Lott IMPACT Award winner (2013), Team: Minnesota Vikings (drafted ninth overall in 2014). Lori spent over 20 years in public and private education serving in multiple roles that ultimately led to executive positions overseeing operations and strategic planning/development of programs and Human Resources. If you want free food from Subway, don’t hit up Anthony Barr. Stephanie is an advisor to Raise the Barr through its sponsoring organization Driving Force Group. The fear merged with jealousy. Now two years into an NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, the Pro Bowl linebacker wants to help not only his own mother, but others who found themselves in her situation. When Anthony Barr was about two years old, he lived in his grandparents’ house with his mom, Lori, who was working two jobs and going to school to further her education.
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