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Sam's Fans is a non-profit organization based in Columbus, Ohio that supports music & art therapy for seriously ill children.
Sam's Fans was created in memory of Samantha Jane McCarthy who died from Fanconi Anemia in 2009. Sam's Fans was created in memory of Samantha Jane McCarthy (March 15, 1998 - October 15, 2009) who loved music and art. After being diagnosed at the age of 7 with Fanconi Anemia, Samantha spent a good part of the her life visiting hospitals including an even longer and more intense 14 months in and out before she passed away in October, 2009 after complications from a bone marrow transplant. During that time one of the things that brought her peace, joy and comfort was her friend and music therapist, Brian Schreck. No matter how sick, uncomfortable or unwilling to have visitors, if Brian knocked on the door Sam would welcome him in with a smile. The two would play and record music or just listen to her favorite songs by Sarah McLachlan, Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana back then), and to her and her mom's favorite, Mat Kearney. Sam's family decided that the best way to keep her memory alive and create her legacy was to bring that same peace, comfort and joy to other sick children and their families. You can read Sam's full story at www.caringbridge.org/visit/samanthamccarthy. To find out more about Fanconi Anemia visit www.fanconi.org.
10/07/2026
We are grateful to our wonderful group of sponsors whose generosity helps support A THREAD of Hope. 🥰 Your contributions make it possible to bring Music and Art Therapy to children’s hospitals.
Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us bring comfort, creativity, and joy to kids and their families who need it most.
✨Join us on Thursday, October 22 at The Exchange at Bridge Park.✨
10/05/2026
Have you purchased your tickets for A THREAD of Hope? ✨ It’s not too late!
Join us on Thursday, October 22 at The Exchange at Bridge Park for an evening filled with live and silent auctions, a raffle, a fashion preview from THREAD, live music and plenty of drinks and food!
All proceeds will support Music and Art Therapy in Children's Hospitals, bringing comfort, creativity, and joy to kids who need it most. đź©·
We hope to see you for 💫 the best night of the year 💫 on Thursday, October 22 at The Exchange at Bridge Park. Purchase your tickets today on our website! 🤩
10/03/2026
Sam’s Fans wants to shed light on a very special partner in hosting A ✨THREAD✨ of Hope… THREAD! Since the beginning, they have been a crucial partner in raising money through A THREAD of Hope.
Thread is a curated lifestyle boutique that offers clothing, accessories, jewelry and home décor and gifts! They bring the big city mindset to Midwest fashion oasis, Columbus, OH.
Sam’s Fans is beyond grateful for their consistent help and involvement in hosting A THREAD of Hope and want to thank their time for making this night as special as it is.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY ON OUR WEBSITE! đź©· A THREAD of Hope will take place on Thursday October 22nd at The Exchange in Bridge Park. We hope to see you there!
Hearing that Music and Art Therapy changes the way kids can perceive tough hospital stays/visits is a wonderful reminder of the importance of our mission. đź©· Music and Art Therapy have the power to bring joy during extremely hard times not only for the kids, but their families as well.
Help us bring more comfort through Music and Art Therapy by buying your ticket to this year’s ✨A THREAD of Hope✨ on Thursday October 22nd at The Exchange in Bridge Park!
Join us for a night of great company, live auctions, silent auctions, a fashion show and so much more. We hope to see you there!
09/30/2026
✨A THREAD of Hope✨ is getting closer and closer, and we want to say a special THANK YOU to our fabulous In-Kind Donors who are providing their services to make the night as special as it is.
Whether this is your first A THREAD of Hope or if you’re returning, we are so grateful!
It’s not too late to buy your ticket to A THREAD of Hope on October 22nd at The Exchange in Bridge Park. Each ticket sale helps us spread joy through Music and Art Therapy in Children’s Hospitals.
Visit our website to get your tickets!
09/28/2026
Happy Birthday to the one and only Jennifer Drew, the vision behind A THREAD of Hope! ✨ We are so grateful to partner with you. Cheers to a wonderful birthday! 🥳
09/28/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended the ReEquity, Keller Williams Capital Partners Charity Golf Outing and made this day a hole-in-one! ⛳️ It was a beautiful day full of friendly faces, new friends and great golf playing. We want to give a huge thank you to ReEquity for helping raise funds to support Music and Art Therapy in Children’s Hospitals.
Visit our website to check out all the photos from this day. đź©·
09/25/2026
Thank you to our friends at Great Heights Movement, TSG Advice Partners, Elford Realty, Northway Advisors, The Baker & Pipino families, the Carney & Davis Shedd families and the Tierney family for being ✨Gold Sponsors✨ at this year’s A THREAD of Hope!
Your generosity makes such a positive impact on Sam’s Fans and allows us to spread more joy through Music and Art Therapy. Thank you!
Buy your tickets to A THREAD of Hope on Thursday October 22nd at The Exchange in Bridge Park on our website. 🫶🏼 We hope to see you there! 🥰
Help Sam’s Fans reach our goals by buying tickets to A THREAD of Hope! ✨
Sam’s Fans recently visited ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital in Toledo and got to sit in on some Music Therapy sessions and visit with the incredible team there.
Since Sam’s Fans started working with ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital, we have raised over $117,000 to support their Music Therapy Program. These donations have allowed them to bring on a full-time Music Therapist who has made such a positive impact on the staff, patients and their families.
Get your tickets to A THREAD of Hope on Thursday October 22nd at The Exchange in Bridge Park and help support our mission. We hope to see you there! đź©·
09/22/2026
🍂 Happy First Day of Fall Sam’s Fans! 🍂 We hope this season is full of creativity and color. Bring on the cozy vibes!
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4041 N High Street
Columbus, OH
43214
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| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
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