As a donor, I support the Sammy Gelband Foundation because of the incredible work they do helping families with sick children. I am so impressed by their compassion and commitment to giving these families the help they need, whether it's helping cover travel costs for treatment, paying rent, or feeding a family. I know my support is making a tangible difference. It's an honor to contribute to their mission.
The Sammy Gelband Foundation is transforming Lives One Child at a Time.
The Foundation is a compassionate nonprofit organization established in memory of Sammy Gelband. They not only talk about change but truly embody it in every action they take. The Sammy Gelband Foundation is one of those rare and remarkable organizations making an extraordinary impact in the lives of children facing the most difficult circumstances.
The Sammy Gelband Foundation is a truly remarkable organization that brings hope, comfort, and support to families with children battling serious illness. Inspired by Sammy’s strength and spirit, the foundation honors his legacy by providing resources, emotional care, and financial support for families who need it most. Their compassion and dedication shine through in everything they do.
The Sammy Gelband Foundation is named for my sweet nephew, Sammy. In his name, the Foundation offers support to families with young children facing serious illness. Sammy's legacy lives on through the work this Foundation is doing. It means so much to me that my contribution is helping others during some of their most difficult times, reminding them that they are not alone. This is a wonderful legacy for Sammy and I will always be part of this Foundation.
In August of 2023, our daughter Eva was born with PHACE syndrome and spent 22 days in the NICU. Since then, she's seen almost a dozen specialists aside from routine checkups. She's now 18 months old, learning to talk and play with her older sister, as well as navigate the world with sight in only one eye. Eva will continue to need to see specialists to monitor and manage the issues associated with PHACE syndrome and from the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank the Sammy Gelband Foundation for being a part of Eva's story. None of her progress would be possible without their generosity and unwavering support. Thank you so much for everything, we are very grateful!
My daughter Zoe underwent a major surgery when she was 2 months old. She had a colostomy until 4 months old, another surgery before she turned 5 months (colostomy reversal) and a surgery on her spine before she turned 8 months.
In those circumstances the Sammy Gelband foundation extended their support and I am forever grateful for that. The Foundation serves as a ray of sunshine and hope to those who need it, particularly myself. They helped me out not just financially but emotionally, as I am struggling with loneliness and anxiety dealing with all the stress. The people behind the Sammy Gelband foundation are truly a blessing for us and I pray that there will be more recipients to receive such incredible support from this wonderful foundation.
Today our baby Zoe is still below the normal weight and under the monitoring of the nutritionist, still on follow up with the surgeon and ongoing therapy. She is our valiant little warrior. With a happy heart she is what she is right now with the help of Sammy Gelband Foundation. Through the foundation Sammy touched every life leaving a print that will forever be cherished.
I donate to this nonprofit and am very pleased with the work they do. They send wonderful email updates on how they have helped families. I am glad to be part of an organization that reaches out to families going through such a hard struggle as having a really sick kid and offers to help with finances to make their lives easier. I know they make a difference in someone else's life during a time when they need it. I'm very happy to contribute to that.
The Sammy Gelband Foundation helps families with infants and toddlers who are facing a life-threatening medical challenge. I referred a family to this foundation and found them to be responsive, compassionate and organized. At the most vulnerable time the Sammy Gelband Foundation offered assistance and helped a family believe that they could survive a cancer relapse.
I am a very proud donor to the Sammy Gelband Foundation. The mission of the Foundation - to provide financial support to families while they care for a sick child - is inspiring, as is the dedication of the Board of Directions in acting as stewards of the money they raise. The testimonials from the families the Foundation has helped are wonderful; this is the kind of help and community I want my money to provide, and I am able to achieve this through the Sammy Gelband Foundation.
As a pediatric oncology social worker in a lower income urban city, I am constantly connecting with foundations to provide financial support for families. The Sammy Gelband Foundation is one of my favorite organizations to connect families with. They provide personalized financial support and care for families caring for a child with a serious medical condition. From support for rent, phone bills, diapers and wipes, or a doll for Christmas, the foundation truly cares about families and allows them time to focus on their child's health. It is always a pleasure to work with the team at SGF.