Robert was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dogs and sports were a big part of his life growing up. Robert graduated from St. Bonaventure University in Olean, New York, and is currently enrolled in graduate school at St. Bonaventure University. Robert's love of sports brought him to study in the United States, where he won his football league's championship at St. Francis High School in Athol Springs, New York. Robert was also part of St. Bonaventure University's 2018 Men's Basketball team when they went to the NCAA tournament and beat UCLA to capture the program's first NCAA tournament win since 1970. Through sports, Robert learned that with time, effort and practice all things are possible. It is with this in mind that he wanted to reach out to children to help them understand that they are all special and unique and that they should always reach for their dreams.