Sam's Fans

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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

06/05/2026

Mark your calendars and JOIN US for No Ordinary Night. 🎸 On Friday September 4th at Park Street Tavern, enjoy a night of wonderful of music that benefits Sam’s Fans. More info to come! 🥰

06/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who ran with purpose at the Sam’s Fans Annual 5k on Sunday! 👟 It was an incredible turnout, and we are so grateful to all our participants. We want to give a special thank you to our wonderful sponsors who made this event possible.

We were able to raise more funds to enhance and support Music and Art Therapy in children’s hospitals. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! 🥰

06/02/2026

Place your preorder for the Sam’s Fans x Philocracy hoodie today! Philocracy is a student-led organization at the Ohio State University. These students work with local nonprofits and design the merchandise that will benefit the nonprofit. 🫶🏼

We are so lucky to work with such talented students that are dedicated to giving back! The link to preorder is in our bio. 🐞

05/30/2026

Here’s our schedule of events for the Sam’s Fans Annual 5k THIS SUNDAY!

It is NOT TOO LATE to register! Visit our samsfans.org/events to sign up and run with purpose. 🏃‍♀️

See you on Sunday! 🫶🏼✨

05/29/2026

Looking for something to do after the race? One of our incredible sponsors, Bobbie's Shoppe is hosting a shopping event after the race! 🛍️ Stop in at her store after the Sam’s Fans 5k for coffee, champagne, snacks and shopping.

20% of all sales on May 31st will be donated back to Sam’s Fans. 🫶🏼 We are beyond grateful for our wonderful sponsors who help enrich lives through Music and Art Therapy. We can’t wait to see you on Sunday!

Photos from Sam's Fans's post 05/28/2026

We want to give a big THANK YOU to all our wonderful Sam’s Fans 5k Sponsors! 🫶🏼 Because of you, we are able to enrich more lives through Music and Art Therapy. We can’t wait to see everyone on race day! 🤩

05/27/2026

🚨 ATTENTION SAM’S FANS! 🚨 Our Annual Sam’s Fans 5k Packet Pick-Up is THIS THURSDAY May 28th from 12-2 PM. Swing by the Sam’s Fans headquarters to get everything you need for our 5k.

Please remember to bring your photo ID.

We are only a few days out from this race, but there is still time to register! 👟

05/22/2026

Hey Sam’s Fans! Have you registered for our 5k yet? We are a little over a week away from our Annual 5k Race taking place on Sunday, May 31st at 9 AM at Wolfe Park! 👟 We can’t wait to see you there. 🩷

Photos from Cincinnati Children's post 05/21/2026

We are so proud of the work being done alongside Cincinnati Children's in the art therapy space! Art heals, and partnerships like this one help us bring joy and creative expression to even more kids. Thank you, Cincinnati Children'sinnati Children's, for everything you do, and for sharing this incredible work with your community. We are grateful every single day for this collaboration.

05/20/2026

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Website

https://linktr.ee/samsfans15

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4041 N High Street
Columbus, OH
43214

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm