Shop Backpacks ~ Contribution Collection
All proceeds from this collection will be donated to APS Community Clothing/Supply Barn. This initiative is inspired by Jebidiah Osborn. A dedicated Jiu-Jitsu practitioner with a kind heart that has chosen to help the youth in need. Become inspired and learn more about the man that used his traumatic past to uplift those that might be in a similar situation as he once was.
Check out his full story by clicking the image below!
I Suffer Nightmares From This, But Jiu-Jitsu Helps Keep Me Up
"It is my belief that those of us that have chosen the warrior’s lifestyle has a responsibility to be wards of our communities. Not only in the physical abilities to protect those we love or those that need it but to also be of service to them.
In several of the ancient warrior cultures, the warriors were community servants looking after the weak and old. Those that came before us deserve that respect and those that will come after we learn by our example so why wouldn’t we be a positive example?
We can’t leave our children behind and it doesn’t matter where they come from or what their experiences have been. We have an obligation to see these kids become productive members of society.
In the 2016-2017 school year, there were an estimated 10,071 students in our state experiencing homelessness! What?!?!? How can we let that be ok?
If I could save all of these kids I would, but I can at least start with getting them school supplies and who knows where this leads. One thing I know for certain is that I can no longer passively sit back and shrug my shoulders saying things like oh that suck or poor kids or man somebody should do something. We are somebody so let’s make a difference!"
-Jebidiah Osborn
In honor of Jebidiah Osborn's kindness and hope for creating a better future for us all, please consider supporting this collection and become inspired yourself to help others that might be in need. A simple gesture of kindness can save someone's life!