Strong Like Samantha

Strong Like Samantha: Help Her Fight Cancer

Samantha, Sam, Sammy — a vibrant, kind-hearted 16-year-old whose strength and spirit inspire everyone around her. Recently, Samantha was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer, CIC.DUX4 fusion sarcoma, which has metastasized to both of her lungs. Despite the unimaginable challenges she faces, Samantha is poised to fight with courage, grace, and a heart full of hope.

Samantha is currently undergoing chemotherapy and surgical treatments at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York. Her journey is difficult, but her determination is unbreakable. As her family focuses on being by her side, we want to help ease the financial burden that comes with these life-saving treatments.

Why We Need Your Help: Every donation will go directly toward covering Samantha’s medical expenses, travel costs, and the many unforeseen challenges that come with fighting cancer. Your generosity will allow Samantha and her family to focus on what matters most: her recovery.

Any funds not used directly for Samantha’s cancer-related expenses will be donated to support kidney cancer research.

A Message from Samantha's Loved Ones: "Samantha's strength amazes us every single day. Even in the face of adversity, she continues to smile, love, and fight with everything she has. She is our warrior, our light, and our inspiration."

Community Support: Rallying Around Samantha Samantha's fight has brought an outpouring of love and creativity from her community. Friends and family have come together in so many inspiring ways to show their support:

• Sharimade Bracelets crafted with love.

• Pickleball Fundraising event in honor of Sammy.

• Strong Like Samantha Custom Apparel to wear her strength proudly.

• Cookies by Dolce Biscotte Bakery baked with care.

• Orange and Pink Bagels from Broad Street Bagel Company.

• Neighborhood Houses Turned Orange as a symbol of solidarity.

• Ideal Nutrition Orange Teas brewed to show support.

• And, of course, all those who Orange Up for Samantha by donating, posting, sharing, sending messages, providing meals, and offering endless love and encouragement.

Join the Fight: Strong Like Samantha. Please consider donating, sharing, and sending your love and support to Samantha and her family. No contribution is too small — every dollar and every kind word makes a difference.

Let’s rally around Samantha and show her that she is not alone in this fight. Together, we are #StrongLikeSamantha.

Thank you for your love, prayers, and support.