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JackEdward’s story of resilience has been featured across platforms, inspiring others to overcome adversity, chase their goals, and turn struggle into strength.
JackEdward Schmick Strides Toward Success
JackEdward Schmick Strides Toward Success
From carrying his belongings in a trash bag as a foster child to running at Stockton University, JackEdward Schmick turned struggle into strength. His book, Your Biggest Opponent, shares his resilience journey, while his nonprofit, Bags for Buddies, ensures foster kids move with dignity. Running became his therapy—now, he’s using it to inspire others.
A Stockton University Runner grew up in foster care. Now he's doing his part to improve the sysetm.
A Stockton University Runner grew up in foster care. Now he's doing his part to improve the sysetm.
From trash bags in foster care to backpacks filled with dignity, JackEdward Schmick turned his pain into purpose. As founder of Bags for Buddies, he’s ensuring no child carries their belongings in garbage bags again. A runner at Stockton University and author of Your Biggest Opponent, Schmick shares his journey of resilience, faith, and hope to inspire others to keep moving forward.
Stockton athlete creates "Bags For Buddies" to help foster children
Stockton athlete creates "Bags For Buddies" to help foster children
From growing up in foster care to becoming a student-athlete and author, JackEdward Schmick has transformed adversity into impact. Featured by ABC Action News, Schmick is the founder of Bags for Buddies, a project providing backpacks and school supplies to children entering the New Jersey foster care system. Now a Stockton University runner and the author of Your Biggest Opponent, he continues to share his journey of perseverance and purpose—proving that hope can come from even the hardest beginnings.
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