The 6th Annual SammyStrong 5k and Home Run Derby is August 1st and exists to continue supporting families and organizations fighting pediatric brain cancer. This event is how the SammyStrong foundation was introduced to the community and it continues to be how they showcase SammyStrong while raising awareness and funds for families battling pediatric brain cancer.
SammyStrong Foundation Executive Director Sarah Wemhoff-Strawn spent some time chatting with Mike Hogan on “Live & Local” about how this organization came into being. She shared how on October 19th, 2020 Sammy came home from school with his second headache in 10 days. Both times he came home from school he would fall asleep for several hours, wake up and feel better. They thought it was possibly migraines. The moment the doctors told them it was not migraines, but brain cancer they were up against, their family, friends and community surrounded them with support. They helped continue to foster HOPE for Sammy and the family. It is because of this support the mission was born.
The program is designed to empower the WHOLE family and help to ensure the everyone feels supported through the difficult journey ahead. Financial support to the family, Hero Kits to the child diagnosed, Sibling Bags to the all the siblings.
More information about the fundraising event at Werner Park is at www.gosammystrong.com.
