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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.
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. 🩷
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! 🩷
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!
09/21/2026
Photo recap of No Ordinary Night! 🎸🎶 We hope everyone had a blast jammin’ out to some great live music. Thank you to everyone who showed up and supported us. 🫶🏼
09/18/2026
In 2015, Sam’s Fans and Thread started working together on our annual fundraiser, A THREAD of Hope. ✨ The first A THREAD of Hope blew us away with an amazing turnout. Since then, we have continued to host this event every year, and it has grown beyond our wildest dreams.
This year will be the 12th Annual A THREAD of Hope on October 22nd at The Exchange in Bridge Park! We look forward to this night every single year and tickets are available NOW! Visit our website to get yours! 🫶🏼
09/16/2026
Thank you to CareSource and Dave and Elisa McCurdy for being the Diamond Sponsors for this year’s A THREAD of Hope! 💎
Your generosity means the world to us, and we want to thank you for donating to help support Music and Art Therapy in Children’s Hospitals. Because of you, we are able to spread more joy to those who need it.
Be sure to mark your calendars for October 22nd at The Exchange in Bridge Park for our 12th Annual A THREAD of Hope! ✨ Visit our website to purchase tickets before they sell out!
09/14/2026
🚨 ATTENTION SAM’S FANS! 🚨
Get your tickets to A THREAD of Hope on October 22nd at The Exchange in Bridge Park and get ready for a night you won’t forget. ✨
Join us for a night full of fashion, amazing live and silent auctions, drinks, food, and raising money to fund Music and Art Therapy in Children’s Hospitals.
If you support our mission, visit our website and get your tickets today! We hope to see you there. 🩷✨
09/13/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended the Sam’s Fans Charity Happy Hour! 🫶🏼 We look forward to this event every year and it was a wonderful evening filled with great company, great pizza and raising money to spread joy through Music and Art Therapy.
We are so appreciative of all of you who show up for us, thank you! 🥰
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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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