Impact
To date, SAPF has given over $200,000 in supporting the fight against childhood cancer.
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Do you know an organization supporting families facing pediatric cancer that needs funding?
Do you know a family needing emergency medical funding as a cause from pediatric cancer?
How Your Support Transforms Lives
Through your generosity, we’ve been able to make a meaningful difference. Here’s a look at how our funds have made an impact:
General Support & the Super Sam 5K
With your support, SAPF has given over $200,000 to 10 trusted organizations that uplift children and families during their cancer journey. Our funding helps enhance pediatric cancer research, support family-centered programs, and bring comfort during incredibly difficult times.
Highlights of Our Impact:
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation: Our contributions have funded over 1,500 hours of pediatric cancer research and helped launch an Innovation Grant, which provides vital seed funding for new, cutting-edge treatment strategies that give hope to children in need of a cure.
Candlelighters NYC: SAPF donations have supported more than 100 families, offering emotional support, resources, and a caring community for families navigating cancer treatment far from home.
Camp iHope: We’ve helped send 40 campers to summer camp, giving children with cancer a joyful, empowering experience outside of the hospital.
Heroes for Children: In 2024 alone, SAPF contributed to over $60,000 in support for organizations like Heroes for Children that provide emergency financial relief to families facing the overwhelming costs of childhood cancer.
Direct Family Support: The I AM Campaign
Our I AM Campaign is the heart of our direct outreach—where community engagement meets tangible, personal impact. The I AM Campaign is more than words—it’s real support for real families right here in North Texas. Thanks to community donations, we’ve been able to meet critical, personal needs that insurance often doesn’t cover.
Through this initiative, we:
Provide financial assistance for essential, uncovered needs, including:
Prosthetic devices
In-home medical equipment
Funeral expenses
Fertility preservation support for children whose future may be impacted by chemotherapy
Empower families and kids to get involved by hosting lemonade stands, bake sales, and neighborhood events, spreading awareness and raising funds through their own “I AM” stories of strength and resilience.
Together, we are fueling research, supporting families, and inspiring a movement of compassion, strength, and community-led change.
Impact Timeline
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The Samuel Allen Pampel Foundation proudly gave over $60,000 in 2024 fundraising to support families impacted by pediatric cancer and to fund critical research. These gifts helped both local families and national organizations—including Heroes for Children and groups advancing pediatric cancer research—ensuring Samuel’s legacy continues to bring hope, healing, and progress.
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Super Sam 3rd Annual 5K and Dash Fund Allocation: We proudly directed funds to four impactful organizations:
Children’s Oncology Group
Camp iHope
Candlelighters NYC
C-Squad Foundation (North Texas)
“I AM” Campaign: Direct Support: Assisted three North Texas families with essential medical and support needs not covered by insurance.
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Super Sam 5K and Dash: Our second annual event directed funds to:
Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Camp iHope
Candlelighters NYC
Music Meets Medicine
Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation
“I AM” Campaign: This initiative, led by our youngest supporters, raised over $4,000 to support emergency medical needs for families facing pediatric cancer. Notably, funds assisted a young boy in acquiring a prosthetic eye following cancer treatment.
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Support Distributed: Generous donations enabled support for four key organizations:
Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Camp iHope
Candlelighters NYC
Grief and Loss Center of North Texas
How Partner Organizations Have Impacted Our Journey
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Alex's Lemonade Stand
Through the generosity of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, our family received critical support during a challenging chapter of our cancer journey. Their funding helped cover travel expenses as we traveled to New York City for treatment, easing the financial burden and allowing us to focus on our child’s care.
But their support didn’t stop there—our daughter also found comfort and purpose through Alex’s SuperSibs® program, which recognizes and uplifts siblings of children with cancer. Inspired and empowered, she held her own lemonade stand to raise awareness and give back—turning her compassion into action.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation reminded us that we weren’t alone—and gave all of our children a way to feel seen, supported, and strong.
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Candlelighters NYC
Candlelighters NYC played a vital role in Sam’s journey by creating moments of joy, comfort, and connection during some of the most difficult phases of his treatment.
Their team provided our family with unforgettable experiences—playdates in Central Park, Broadway shows, and even a boat tour to the Statue of Liberty—giving Sam something to look forward to between hospital visits and treatments. These special moments gave our family a much-needed sense of normalcy.
Candlelighters NYC also supported us in practical and meaningful ways, like providing grocery gift cards the moment we arrived in the city—ensuring Sam had the nutrition he needed without delay.
We are proud to continue supporting Candlelighters NYC so that other families traveling for treatment can find the same friendship, comfort, and hope that carried us through.
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Camp iHope
This organization is close to our hearts, as it’s where Sam’s sister found support and built lasting friendships. Campers at Camp iHope may be in active treatment for cancer, in remission or may be a sibling to a cancer patient. All have unique needs and Camp iHope provides a community where they are all accepted, emotionally and medically. Camp iHope has doctors and nurses on staff ensuring each camper can participate in traditional camp activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, and fishing while being able to gain confidence and independence despite their cancer journey.