Who we are and why we are doing this ...
Jack Fritz Gigante
Jack was born and raised on Hilton Head and is in the Class of 2022 at Hilton Head Preparatory School. He lives with his parents and dog, Honey Pie, on Hilton Head Island. Jack’s favorite leisure activities are reading and gardening. He loves to travel and his favorite destination is Berlin, Germany.
Jack runs Varsity Cross Country Team and plays Varsity Baseball for his school. He is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jack is involved in the drama club at school and enjoys being on stage. He is also a member of the Student Council. Jack is consistently on honor roll and works hard at tutoring little kids and teaching them to play chess. |
Jared Parker Reuben
Jared was born and raised in the Lowcountry. He lives in Bluffton and enjoys spending time with his family, friends and his 3 cats. Jared likes playing video games and is an ardent Disney fan. He is also a published poet.
Jared, Jack and their families' were able to drive half-way across the country to Mount Rushmore with many amazing stops along the way. Jared is in the Class of 2022 at Hilton Head Preparatory School. He was Student Council President of Middle School. He is currently President of the Hilton Head Prep chapter of the LowCountry Alliance for Healthy Youth. Jared plays violin for the Hilton Head Prep orchestra and is active in the theater. He’s involved in a number of clubs at school. He is a serious student and is continuously on the Trustees Honor Roll. |
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Why are we doing this?
We have been giving back to the community in many ways over the years. When we sat down one day, after watching the movie Instant Family, we began to talk about how we wanted to make a difference that we could see. Furthermore, we wanted to give other students our age the chance to recognize that you could start something from the ground up and change the way you see the world, and the way the world sees you.
So, after only a few minutes of discussion, we decided to give suitcases and backpacks to kids who needed them. Whether they are using the suitcase to move from one foster home to another, or in some cases to a permanent home, suitcases symbolize a journey. The journey may be only a short distance, but it can change a life. When you have something that is your own, the journey is more meaningful.
Backpacks for school are the ultimate tool to keep your life organized and live up to your potential. Jared is super organized and his backpack has everything handy at a glance. Jack, on the other hand, has a backpack that looks like it is about to explode. But, organized or messy, those backpacks connect our home and school lives.
Also, we feel like suitcases and backpacks can be inspiring. They have potential. A sturdy suitcase and/or backpack can take you around the world on an adventure.
So, after only a few minutes of discussion, we decided to give suitcases and backpacks to kids who needed them. Whether they are using the suitcase to move from one foster home to another, or in some cases to a permanent home, suitcases symbolize a journey. The journey may be only a short distance, but it can change a life. When you have something that is your own, the journey is more meaningful.
Backpacks for school are the ultimate tool to keep your life organized and live up to your potential. Jared is super organized and his backpack has everything handy at a glance. Jack, on the other hand, has a backpack that looks like it is about to explode. But, organized or messy, those backpacks connect our home and school lives.
Also, we feel like suitcases and backpacks can be inspiring. They have potential. A sturdy suitcase and/or backpack can take you around the world on an adventure.