How a chance encounter gave a struggling ex-football star a new lease on life
Summary
Jasper Steinmetz met Sampson James, a former college football player who had been homeless for eight months, while walking in Austin, Texas. After learning about James’s background and struggles, Steinmetz raised money online to help him get an apartment and start a new life.Key Facts
- Jasper Steinmetz saw Sampson James wearing an Indiana University athletic backpack and started a conversation.
- Sampson James was a four-star football recruit who played for Indiana University and Purdue.
- James suffered a knee injury and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
- James dropped out of Indiana University in 2023 and became homeless.
- Steinmetz raised $17,000 through an online fundraiser to help James.
- The money paid for rent and essentials to get James settled in a new apartment.
- Both men now share hope for James’s future and a fresh start.
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