The Samfund was founded in 2003 by Samantha Watson, a two-time young adult cancer
survivor. It is the first and largest nonprofit organization in the United States to focus solely
on addressing the financial implications of a cancer diagnosis on young adults and provide
direct support to individuals, regardless of where they live or their specific cancer diagnosis
The Samfund is a lean organization, with five full-time staff members, an 11-member
Board of Trustees and an extensive volunteer network (including many past grant
recipients).
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Each year, more than 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S.
Rising costs of living and healthcare – in addition to ongoing and residual
medical bills and co-pays, depleted savings accounts and lack of support – make
it almost impossible for young adults to regain their financial independence after
cancer.
The Samfund is designed specifically to support young adults in their 20s and
30s as they get back on their feet after treatment, by providing:
o Free online support and education through the “Moving Forward With
Your Financial Health” Webinar series and Finances 101 toolkit program
o Online community (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blog)
o Direct financial assistance ($1.5M awarded to 650+ recipients since 2005)
For more information, please contact:
Samantha Watson, Founder and CEO
sam@thesamfund.org 617-938-3484
89 South Street, Suite LL02
Boston, MA 02111
www.thesamfund.org
Tax ID: 20-6018710