Jeremy Garriga
Hall of Fame 2016 Cohort
Majoring in Health Professions
High School Graduation Year: 2014
Year First Awarded the Carson Scholarship, School: 2011, Academy of Technology and Design
Sponsored by: Carson Scholars Fund
At the age of 18, Jeremy started his own nonprofit called Soxcess, which is aimed at providing the needy with clothing and other necessities. Jeremy has also served as an EMT for the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps since the age of 15. He has travelled to Honduras through his school, Seton Hall University, to provide health services to villagers in need. In 2015, Jeremy was selected as a recipient of the New Jersey Governor’s Jefferson Award for the Youth in Service category. He was also chosen to represent the state of New Jersey at the National Jefferson Awards in Washington, D.C., where he was able to speak with Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotommayor about his nonprofit organization.
“In order to lead a positive life, you would have to carve it out yourself; do not be a follower. No one person can do it for you, your destiny is your responsibility.” These are words that Jeremy clearly has followed.
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