Support Samantha's Journey to Recovery

Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted supporters,

As many of you know, Samantha Farinella was diagnosed with a rare form of brain tumor in October last year. She recently underwent surgery at the Mayo Clinic to remove the tumor. While the surgery successfully removed the tumor, it came with significant, life-long consequences. Samantha now faces the loss of hearing in one ear, impaired vision, and other challenges that will require ongoing treatment and rehabilitation. The impacts of this surgery are profound and will affect her quality of life moving forward, making this a long and difficult recovery process.

In addition to these physical challenges, Samantha and her husband Mike own their own business, and due to her recovery, they will be unable to run it during this time. This has created an additional financial strain on the family, as they now face both the high costs of medical care and the loss of their business income. This is in addition to raising 3 children, two in college.

Samantha has shown incredible strength and courage throughout this journey, but the road ahead remains uncertain, and they are facing many obstacles—both emotionally and financially. The cost of medical treatments, ongoing rehabilitation, future surgeries related to the tumor’s impact, and the inability to work are overwhelming. With your support, we can alleviate some of these burdens and help them focus on healing.

Your generous donation will go directly toward:

Medical bills: Covering the cost of surgery, treatments, and future surgeries & doctor’s visits.

Rehabilitation: Physical therapy, speech therapy, and support for regaining mobility, brain function, and coping with sensory impairments.

Daily living expenses: Helping with everyday costs while Samantha and Mike are unable to run their business and while Samantha takes time off work to recover.

No contribution is too small, and every donation will make a world of difference. If you're unable to donate, sharing this campaign with others who may be able to help is equally meaningful.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support during this incredibly challenging time. Together, we can help Samantha and Mike take the steps they need toward a full and healthy recovery.

With heartfelt gratitude.

Think Purple!