News & Events
March 2025
Kansas City is introduced to Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog, Gameday in Kansas City. Authors Marnie Schneider and Julie Green donated 100 copies of their book, "Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog: Gameday in Kansas City" to the Read Around the Bases program.
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!
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
Football season is upon us, and what better way to ring in the new season than with Marnie Schneider, Author of "Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog" Series! Watch the interview with Fox 24!
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 event.
August 2023
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has partnered with author Marnie Schneider 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 Tampa Bay, 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 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.
March 2023
The Power Half Hour, Unstoppable Business Owners interviews Marnie Schneider. Hosted by Dorothy O’Nell, watch Episode #62.
February 2023
Leyla Gulen, morning host at Fox 24 in Charleston, NC, chats with Marnie ahead of the Big Game!
January - 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
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.
December 2022
Featured in TheToyInsider.com, the Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog, Gameday in the USA lovable characters discover a bunch of famous historical landmarks, national parks, monuments, and other renowned sights. When their adventures are finished for the day, Freddie and Fumble make their way to that city’s football stadium and root for the city’s teams.
November 2022
Marnie Schneider was the Chairperson at the 2022 Jewels & Jersey fundraising event for the Ronald McDonald House in Charlotte, NC. Attendees enjoyed being behind the scenes at the Bank of America Stadium, the home of the Carolina Panthers, where they huddled to "win one for the House" to support families of sick or injured children receiving medical treatment in the Greater Charlotte area. They raised $352,000!
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
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
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
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 2022
Hear Marnie talk about family and football on the Podcast - My Name is Dana!
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.
August 2022
Marnie Schneider and Ryan Vanderklok from the Humane Society of Charlotte (and a pup named Terry) joined Queen City News in Charlotte, NC to talk about pet adoption and preview the Ties and Tails Gala on October 15, 2022. Animals are very special to Marnie and she is excited to be the Chairperson for the Gala this year. All proceeds go to the Humane Society of Charlotte. Click here for more information on this event, Ties & Tails Gala - Humane Society of Charlotte.
August 2022
During the 2022 Hall of Fame weekend, Drew Pearson, Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 inductee and Dallas Cowboys legend, brought a book to read during Storytime at Stark Library in Canton, Ohio. He read "Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog – Gameday in Dallas" by Marnie Schneider, shared his special Super Bowl ring, and gave autographs. Marnie was also there and was able to spend time with Drew and the kids. What a great time!
August 2022
Fox 24 in Charleston, North Carolina welcomes back Marnie Schneider and her latest edition of “Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog.” Host Leyla Gulen talks to Marnie about growing up in a football dynasty and her passion for encouraging kids to read.
April 2022
SportsMap Radio Debuts ''Journey Through Sports and Life''
SportsMap Radio will debut "Journey Through Life and Sports" on April 22 at 7pm ET. The round-table interview show takes listeners on journeys through the lives of sports and entertainment professionals. The program will focus on the role that sports has had in building the legacies and the opportunities to inspire future generations. It features hosts Scott Murray, Marjorie Herrera Lewis and Marnie Schneider.
Feb 2022
The Penn State Alumni Association talks to Marnie on their series, “The People of Penn State Episode 12”.
Sep 2021
Marnie joined football great, Ron Jaworski and his Jaws Youth Program for an exciting Back to School Pep Rally! Jaws read the Gameday in Philadelphia book and each child was given a Gameday book, bookbags and supplies.
Jun 2021
Susan Tose Spencer broke glass ceiling for women in NFL front offices while saving Eagles from disaster
Sep 2020
Marnie Schneider- On Fox 24 news
Jun 2020
Marnie Schneider- On Good Morning Texas discussing Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog
Feb 2020
Marnie Schneider- On Spectrum News Charlotte discussing Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog
Jan 2020
Marnie Schneider- On NBC Raleigh