The Smiles And Memories (s.a.m) Fund

The S.A.M Fund was started in memory of an exceptional child. Sam was born in February 1989 with a very rare blood disorder. He died in October 1997, at the age of eight. Many people felt that the bravery of this child should not be forgotten so the S.A.M. Fund, which stands for Smiles And Memories, was born. The aim of this local charity is to send a family with a sick child/children on a wonderful holiday together to give them a break from doctors, hospitals and often unpleasant procedures and allow them to bring back some special Smiles and Memories that will stay with them whatever the future had in store. We work closely with Great Ormond Street and send the whole family on holiday together, all expenses paid including spending money, with door to door service. Also all of the trustees work voluntarily and so there is nothing taken out for any costs from all donations. Every £1 goes to the beneficiary.