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November 2024
She Talks Magazine dives into the extraordinary world of Marnie Schneider—author, entrepreneur, and a true football legacy! From growing up alongside the Philadelphia Eagles to her inspiring work in education and philanthropy, Marnie’s story is packed with resilience, passion, and a bit of gridiron grit!
Catch a glimpse of her journey and the incredible values her family passed down. Click here to read her full story!
October 2024
We’re excited to invite you to a special book signing event for Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog, Gameday in Denver!
Date: October 26, 2024, from 4:30-6:30pm
Location: Barnes & Noble, 960 S Colorado Blvd, Glendale, CO 80246
Meet Marnie Schneider and co-author, Letha Atwater. Together, they bring heartwarming stories to life for kids and families. Bring your friends, family, and all the young readers you know! This is an event you don’t want to miss.
October 2024
What a HOME RUN FOR FAMILIES at Jerseys & Jewels 2024! Thanks to their incredible community, they raised over $300,000 to support RMHC of Greater Charlotte. Every dollar helps keep families close when they need it most!
Check out the highlight reel and relive the night that knocked it out of the park! Jerseys & Jewels 2024 Highlights - YouTube
June 2024
Marnie Schneider named President of Women's Division of Global Flag Football League (GFFL). The GFFL is a groundbreaking new professional league for both men's and women's flag football teams, owned in partnership by current and former NFL players and their passionate fans in or near NFL cities. Read the Press Release.
July 2024
Transformation Coaching Magazine published Marnie’s article “Losing Like a Girl” in their July 2024 issue. Find out exactly what Marnie’s learned when the stakes are high. Click here to read.
June 2024
The Ronald McDonald House of Greater Charlotte is excited to announce Jerseys & Jewels 2024 will be held on the DIAMOND at Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights on Saturday, October 12th. Marnie Schneider is the Chairperson of the event again this year. Watch this video and stay tuned for ticket information.
March 2024
To celebrate Read Across America, Marnie Schneider visited Hillsboro County in the Tampa Bay, Florida area and read to several classes. Watch this exciting story.
February 2024
Marnie Schneider, Author of "Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog" Series, is back on Fox 24 News in Charleston, NC to share her plans as she heads to Las Vegas ahead of the big game! See the interview!
January 2024
In this issue of Transformation Coaching Magazine, they dive deep into coaching balance, how to shine bright, and rising up. They featured an article by Marnie Schneider on “Cheering for Others” and energizing and uplifting others and ourselves. Read the article here.
November 2023
Toy Insider featured Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog, Gameday in Canton. This book follows football fan Freddie as she learns all about Canton and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The book is the most recent in the Gameday series from author Marnie Schneider, each featuring Freddie in a different city. Read the article and where to buy the book.
October 2023
"NFL Countdown" on ESPN delves into the history and popularity of Princess Diana wearing a Philadelphia Eagles jacket. Learn who gave the jacket to her and where the jacket is today! Watch the interview.
October 2023
The Ronald McDonald House of Greater Charlotte will be holding their fundraiser, Jersey & Jewels, on October 7, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Bank of America Stadium. Marnie Schneider is the chairperson of this special event. For more information, visit RMHC Charlotte | Powered By GiveSmart.
August 2023
Marnie was interviewed by 3News in Canton, Ohio for her new book release, Gameday in Canton, during the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
August 2023
Marnie Schneider will be at Stark Library in Canton, OH, on August 3 at 11:00 am to read her latest Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog, Gameday in the USA, book!
Click here for more information and to register for the event.
July 2023
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has partnered with author Marnie Schneider, CEO of Gameday and author of the book series Gameday in the USA, to produce Football Freddie & Fumble the Dog, Gameday in Canton.
The book follows Football Freddie and her trusty companion, Fumble the Dog, along with their friends Marion (named after Pro Football Hall of Famer Marion Motley) and Goldy the G.O.A.T., around the historic city of Canton, Ohio.
Preorders are available now.
April 2023
The Ronald McDonald House in South Florida held their “12 Good Men” program and Marnie was invited to be the Guest Speaker. Marnie was able to reconnect with a local RMH patient, Frederico (far left in the picture), who was featured as the host in her book, Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog, Gameday in Tampa Bay.
April 2023
In this episode of the Sports Up Podcast, Meredith Syms is joined by Marnie Schneider to talk about her first exposure to sports and what pushed her to pursue the pastime as her career. Marnie talks about her experience being a female author of a male-dominated scene and her goal of inspiring kids to find joy in reading. She also gives advice to the young generation interested in pursuing sports. Listen here.
April 2023
New League Magazine spotlights Marnie Schneider and has an insightful Q&A about her background and inspiration (see her mantra!) Marnie is honored to be the first female on the cover of this magazine.
March 2023
The Power Half Hour, Unstoppable Business Owners interviews Marnie Schneider. Hosted by Dorothy O’Nell, watch Episode #62.
February 2023
With the Philadelphia Eagles going to the Super Bowl, this iconic picture of Princess Diana, Prince William and Harry have resurfaced. See the stories on CBS Philadelphia, in Newsweek, Harper’s Bazaar, The Story Behind Princess Diana's Philadelphia Eagles Jacket (harpersbazaar.com), and Pure Wow.
February 2023
Leyla Gulen, morning host at Fox 24 in Charleston, NC, chats with Marnie ahead of the Big Game!
February 2023
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central and Northern Arizona (RMHCCNAZ) will welcome Marnie Schneider for a Super Bowl Luncheon on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. During the luncheon, Marnie will read from her Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog, Gameday in the USA series to families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Several NFL Alums will be in at the event including Russell Davis, Ray Ellis, Najee Goode, Ken Harvey and John Fitzgerald Booty. Also, a longtime friend of Marnie’s, humanitarian, entrepreneur, and fellow Ronald McDonald House Charities supporter Cosmo DeNicola will address the families with his story of football fun and family.
January 2023
Marnie surprised a super Philadelphia Eagles fan at the Ronald McDonald House in Charlotte, NC. She brought her families’ Super Bowl ring and even Facetimed later at the Eagles NFC Championship Game. Watch the video.
October 2022
J.J. Jurgens hosts Marnie Schneider on her TomGirl Podcast. In this episode, Marnie talks about the process of creating children’s books, embracing the challenges of being a caregiver to her mother with dementia and parent of a child diagnosed with cancer, the importance of giving back and being a cheerLEADER for others, and what it takes to embody that sports mentality and create a winning game plan to go after your dreams. Marnie also talks about her appearance as Joyce the flight attendant in J.J.’s favorite movie of all time, The Wedding Singer.
August 2022
Learn about the beginnings of the Gameday Series in this interview we came across from WBTV in Charlotte, NC back in 2017. The Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog titles are Marnie’s “love letter” to the NFL cities she traveled to when she was growing up.
September 2022
Marnie talks with Leyla Gulen, host on Fox 24 News Now in Charleston, NC on World Alzheimer’s Day about her mom, Susan Tose Spencer, who was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago. Her mom was a “powerhouse” and the first (and still the only) GM, VP and Legal Council of a National Football Team. Marnie shares some of her experiences as her mom’s caregiver, some of the early signs and how to cope and love during this challenging time. An Alzheimer's Caregiver's Story – Fox 24 in Charleston, NC.
September 2022
In South Magazine, Marnie Schneider talks about Football Freddie and Gameday in Atlanta along with football, sports, travel and the importance of reading. As the article points out, philanthropy runs deep in her family, and she takes care to teach about the importance of giving.
September 2022
Calabasas Style Magazine’s education focus highlights Marnie Schneider as she “Shares Football, Friendship, and More with Children Worldwide.” See the digital edition on page 118.
August 2018
The Charleston Daily interviews Marnie Schneider. Marnie says in the article, “This book offers something for locals and visitors, parents and pet owners, and fans of all ages.” The book features historical and tourist sites in the Carolinas, and a pro-football game experience. Read more.