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Still grieving the death of their 10-year-old daughter, Chuck and June Otte made a decision six years ago to turn tragedy into triumph. Samantha Otte died in March 2000 after a liver transplant made necessary by cystic fibrosis. The Ottes, along with many friends and family, formed the Sammy Fund and the Samantha Otte Youth […]

Events, dates announced for 2006 Sammy Fund By Rodney “Dutch” Hart Still grieving the death of their 10-year-old daughter, Chuck and June Otte made a decision six years ago to turn tragedy into triumph. Samantha Otte died in March 2000 after a liver transplant made necessary by cystic fibrosis. The Ottes, along with many friends […]

Youth programs receive $13,805 from Otte Fund By Rodney Hart Family and friends celebrated the late Samantha Otte’s 16th birthday this morning by handing out 11 grants from the Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund. The Community Foundation of the Quincy Area awarded the checks totaling $13,805. Samantha Otte died at age 10 in March 2000 […]

November 23, 2005 Sammy Fund event raises $36,100 Organizers say the sixth annual Sammy Fund event last month netted $36,100, the highest total yet raised. The events included the first fall color run and walk through East End Historic District in Quincy, a motorcycle observation run, golf tournament at Westview golf course with 40 teams, […]

September 12, 2005 Sammy Event adds run, walk to lineupThe new activities will be held Oct. 15, the day before the fundraiser’s golfing events The Sammy Event Fundraiser has added a run and walk the day before the sixth annual golf tournament, par 3 tournament and pork chop dinner/auction. The October 16 event golf and […]

Thursday, July 14, 2005 By Rodney HartBryan Smith says he only plays golf twice a year, but he’s guaranteed to be at Westview Golf Course October 16 th. Bryan and Donna Smith were announced this morning as the Honorary Chairmen of the annual Sammy Event Fundraiser, one of Quincy’s biggest and best events. The Smiths […]

Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005 Quincy Herald-Whig The money will enable several hundred children to participate in activities, such as camping, theater, swimming and golf. By Rodney Hart Samantha Otte’s family marked what would have been her 15 th birthday today by attending a grant presentation in her memory. Samantha died in March 2000 at the […]

October 14, 2004 The Sammy Event, which raises funds for children’s programs, is one of Quincy’s most successful By Rodney HartThe numbers are impressive, but there’s a more poignant reason the Sammy Fund is one of Quincy’s best and most successful fund-raisers. It’s all about the kids. “The Sammy Event has been a big boost […]

September 26, 2004 Two Groups Sponsoring Adult/child Scramble-format Golf TournamentBy Phil Weber Herald-Whig Staff Writer The First Tee of Great River program and the Sammy Fund are joining forces on October 17 to offer families a chance to have some fun while helping a good cause. The organizations are working together to sponsor an adult/child […]

July 7, 2004 by Rodney Hart, Herald Whig Staff Writer It started as a way to honor a young girl and her family members who wereinspired with courage in the face of a fatal illness. It has become one of Quincy’s best-organized and supported fund-raisers. The fifth annual Sammy Event will take place October 17 […]