From Grief to Greatness: Eddie Bobbitt's Louisville

Eddie Bobbitt’s journey from grieving teen to nonprofit leader is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised by his grandparents after losing his mom to cancer, Eddie’s life changed forever thanks to one stranger’s comment in a school supply store. That moment led him to Camp Quality Kentuckiana, where kids with cancer get to just be kids.

In this episode of It’s 5:02 Somewhere, Eddie shares heartfelt stories of mentorship, overcoming imposter syndrome, building a purpose-driven life, and why Camp Quality is unlike anything else.

CHAPTERS

0:00 – Intro: Meet Eddie Bobbitt

1:20 – Growing Up in Southern Indiana

3:00 – The Stranger Who Changed Everything

5:00 – Discovering Camp Quality

7:30 – Working in UofL Athletics & Advising

12:00 – Camp Stories That’ll Hit Your Heart

16:00 – Building A Purpose-Driven Life

20:00 – Advice for Young Leaders

25:00 – Meeting Muhammad Ali!?

30:00 – Rapid Fire Round + Fun Stories

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