Mission Statement

Samantha’s Purpose is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to provide financial assistance to the families of children with Cerebral Palsy.  Samantha’s Purpose fills the void often left by government assistance and insurance companies, by providing grants for the necessary therapies and/or special needs equipment.  Samantha’s Purpose also provides financial assistance through grants for programs proven to enhance the quality of life of children with Cerebral Palsy.

The Story Behind Samantha’s Purpose

On July 16, 2005, a beautiful miracle was born.  Samantha was born 12 weeks premature.  Due to complications from her premature birth, she suffered a Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) and Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) that resulted in her having Cerebral Palsy.    Samantha’s diagnosis at 18 months of age forced her parents’ into a whole different World.  A World full of specialists, therapists, therapy centers, insurance companies, costly deductibles, and medical bills for services and equipment. They learned all too quickly:

• that not ALL children with Special Needs are entitled to assistance from the government

• that Medicaid and private insurance do not cover all therapy services and/or equipment due to policy limits and restrictions
 

Samantha’s parents became acquainted with many families that were unable to continue their child’s therapy services, purchase necessary equipment, cover the cost of special summer programs or alternative therapies because they just simply could not afford it.  Many of these parents would end up bankrupt doing whatever was necessary for their child. 

These stories and their desire to give Samantha’s disability a “purpose” is what inspired them to start Samantha’s Purpose.