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Woman of the Hour: Marnie Schneider
WOMAN OF THE HOUR
MARNIE SCHNEIDER
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Marnie Schneider is a CEO, inspirational speaker, author, philanthropist, and best of all daughter and mom. A Philadelphia native now living in the Carolinas, she consistently devotes her time and resources to help others achieve their own victory. Marnie thinks of this as “showing up” on life’s playing field, with positivity and energy, day in and day out.
Gameday
Marnie’s passion for sports shines through in her book series, Gameday in the USA (Gameday). The series is in the Top 100 Kids Sports Travel books by Amazon. Writing the stories has been her way of giving back to the many great football communities across the nation. The series includes 8 books that focus on a city and its football team. It follows lovable characters, Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog, and the rich history and culture of each city they visit.
She recently did a virtual book reading during the Super Bowl LV at the Ronald McDonald House in Tampa Bay, Florida which is an annual event in the Super Bowl host city. Currently, Marnie has been travelling (virtually these days) all over the country doing book readings at schools, first-responder events, youth sports clubs and businesses.
Background
Marnie finds inspiration from her family. Her grandfather, Leonard Tose, who was the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and also founded the Ronald McDonald House. Also, Marnie’s Mom, Susan Tose Spencer, was the first female GM of an NFL team. She was also their legal counsel and VP. Their dedication to family, charity, and sports taught Marnie the importance of giving back, something she has carried forward into her career in the nonprofit sector. She has received honors for her time and attention spent raising money for the Ronald McDonald House and Alzheimer’s Association. To this day she remains very active with the Ronald McDonald House in Charlotte and is on their board.
Family
Marnie’s pride is her three kids—Jonathan, Goldie and Leo. Marnie’s experience with her first son, Jonathan (21 years old now) having neuroblastoma opsoclonus as a young child, taught her much about the importance of an extended family and support. She is currently taking care of her mom who was recently diagnosed with dementia. Marnie has a heart for animals and has three rescue dogs and her handsome pony, Billy.
The Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog: Gameday in the USA book series written by Marnie Schneider consists of eight books. It follows the cheerful, young, girl Fredericka (“Freddie” for short) and her dog Fumble as they experience the sites, history and food in a professional football city. Then they end up at a football game and get to experience all the people that make the day happen.
The eight books and related cities are Philadelphia, Green Bay, Chicago, Atlanta, Carolinas, Dallas and Pittsburgh. The latest, eighth book is focused on Tampa Bay.
Marnie Schneider grew up in a football family and is the granddaughter of Philadelphia Eagles owner from 1969-1985, Leonard Tose, and daughter of Susan Spencer, the first woman general manager of Philadelphia Eagles.
Marnie loves to share what she lives by - the importance of showing up on life’s playing field with positivity and energy, day in and day out, and to give everyone the winning support they deserve. She is passionate about reading which can lead to big things in life. She is always encouraging kids that “to do big things you have to do big things”. She is also very active with the Ronald McDonald House, founded by her grandfather, and donates a share of her book proceeds to various houses.
Football Freddie Books
It’s gameday in Chicago! Football Freddie and Fumble are on their way to Soldier Field to cheer for the Bears. But first, they’ll stop at Millennium Park, the Navy Pier, and other historic locations to learn everything they can about the Windy City. Come along and cheer with Freddie and Fumble for Chicago!
Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog: Gameday in Dallas & Fort Worth
It is gameday in Dallas! Football Freddie and Fumble are trekking to Arlington to root for the Cowboys. But first, they will have a few stopovers in some historic locations to learn as much as they can about Dallas. Join these friends to cheer for the Cowboys!
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Website: www.gamedayintheusa.com Instagram: @gamedayintheusa
READER REVIEWS ‘Animal Crossing’ Product Review
As COVID-19 started to take over worldwide and quarantine protocols began to set in place, Nintendo released Animal Crossing: New Horizons for its Nintendo Switch gaming consoles. The first of the beloved 5-game series to be released on the Switch, which allows players to play on their handheld console or hook it up to their TV to play on a larger screen.
While the game does not necessarily have a plotline or end goal, it allows players free reign to complete daily tasks, build and design your home, and run around an ever growing island; something not allowed in the current state of the world. The game also allows players to meet up with friends and travel to their islands. This feature has been able to fill the void of human connection during these times as it allows players to play and talk with their friends from the safety of their homes. The game features daily tasks that must be completed every day to receive bonuses and fund the growth of your island. While this could seem stressful, in quarantine this feature has given many people something constant to do every day and give players a chance to feel productive. Animal Crossing has been beneficial to many during quarantine. It has helped establish a routine for players every day and a sense of normalcy in uncertain times. With new updates containing new features being released every few months, the game is hardly boring. Even with the pandemic sticking around for much longer than we hoped, teenagers and adults alike are able to find some solace in a game that simulates what our lives used to feel like. Making even the most mundane activities something that players look forward to accomplishing every time they wake up.
Animal Crossing is available online or at any gaming retailer near you.
Written by Liz Bunce
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