$200,000+
Gifts to Families
Together, we are providing families with the help that they need, just when they need it the most.
2018
Project Established
Samuel's Supper ™ was formally established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Nov. 2018.
60+
Families
Each Story is a testament to the challenges we face, and to the difference that communities can make when we come together to help others in need.
Jonathan
Apert Syndrome
Elaina
Caudal Regression Syndrome
Natalie
Neuroblastoma
TJ
Aplastic Anemia
Addison
Gene Mutation
Jaxson
Leukemia & Brittle Bone Disease
Preemie
Born at 28 weeks
Lily
Heart Transplant Angel 🦋
Anonymous Gifts
Respecting the privacy of families is important to us! Ways your gifts quietly serve other families:
- Medical prescriptions and necessary medical equipment not covered by insurance
- Fuel Cards
- Auto Repair
- Utilities
- Rent
- Funeral expenses
- Unspoken Greatest Needs
Caleb
Micro-preemie
Lane
Leukemia
Raegan
Leukemia
Carson
Genetic Disorder Angel 🦋
"Samuel"
2015
It was midnight, and the moment we walked through the door I knew our lives had changed. In my mind I could only think, "This is not the life we want. This is not what we want to go through." But some choices in life we don't get to make. Like it or not, we were in the children's oncology unit at UVA.
Samuel was visiting the doctor's office for a cough, when the doctor found a swollen lymph node/lump at the base of his neck. After a short round of antibiotics to rule out infection, Samuel had an ultrasound at AMC on Friday, April 10th 2015. On Monday he underwent extensive testing at UVA. He returned home that evening, but within ten minutes of being home, the surgeon called and told his family to return immediately. The tests had confirmed cancer and there were masses around Samuel's heart. On Tuesday morning Samuel had Pulmonary Function Tests(PFTs) to assure he could withstand surgery, and as soon as he passed the PFTs he went into surgery.
To say that the next few weeks and months went by in a blur would be an understatement. Doctors, surgeries, chemo, sickness...all while caring for our three other children and trying to manage bills and insurance; our world was upside down. The support we received from family and friends, along with a lot of prayer, sustained us during that time. We were so touched to learn that the local community was organizing a fundraising dinner for us. Samuel's Supper™ was such a blessing, and kept us afloat during an emotional time.
~ Sherri(Samuel's mom)
UPDATE 2024 - Samuel received word that the cancer had returned just before his 18th birthday, in February 2022. He underwent a Stem Cell Transplant and continued treatment through August 2023. To follow Samuel's journey as he continues to beat (stage 4) recurrent Hodgkin Lymphoma, please visit
Samuel