Bring the Joy

Monthly Giving Program

Bring the Joy is a monthly donation program.

We realized that people who support Sam's Fans are already part of a family, a tribe, willing to do so much to bring joy to the kids who need it the most. So why not bring all those people even closer together? Being part of the Bring the Joy Monthly Giving Program can be your "yes" to a community that believes in the power of music and art therapy. And when communities come together, great things can happen.

The power of community

Your monthly donation will help us plan effectively and it will be the fuel of a community determined to bring the joy: to bring music and art therapy to all kids with serious illnesses.

We have different levels for the program which you can explore below. A significant percentage of the membership fees goes towards the programs we support. We also want to show our appreciation by giving a T-shirt and access to our events to our monthly donors!

Regardless of which level you choose, by becoming part of the Bring the Joy Monthly Giving Program you will support music and art therapy for seriously ill children.

Invest with a monthly donation and Bring the Joy to kids with serious illnesses.

A long term commitment and a direct connection to the impact you are making can be a game changer for music and art therapy in Ohio and the country.

Invest with a monthly donation and Bring the Joy to kids with serious illnesses.

A long term commitment and a direct connection to the impact you are making can be a game changer for music and art therapy in Ohio and the country.

I want to become a member!

(Please select the box to Show my support by making this a monthly donation)

Bring the Joy Video Series

To show you the kind of impact your donation would have we put together a 4-part video series. The videos will premiere once a week starting on Sam's birthday, March 15th. We hope they inspire you as much as they inspire us.

Membership Levels

Seed Funder

Amount of your choice under $50

You can choose any amount under $50. You will get the satisfaction of knowing that you are part of the community and that your donation is making a change, in addition to the member T-shirt and access to exclusive content!

Make sure to select the option "Other" underneath and enter the amount you want to donate monthly.

BECOME A MEMBER

Supplies Funder

$50 per month

You Get:

Exclusive T-Shirt

General admission to A THREAD of Hope and Sam's Fans 5k

Early access to ticket sales for other events

Your donation will allow us to:

Donate ukuleles, guitars, and many other music supplies.

Donate crayons, paint, clay, and many other art supplies.

BECOME A MEMBER

Program Funder

$100 per month

You Get:

Exclusive T-Shirt

Premium Access to all Sam's Fans Events, including A THREAD of Hope and Sam's Fans 5k

Your donation will allow us to:

Fund music and art therapy programming at our partner hospitals! Hospitals run different programs involving music and art. Your donation will support the equivalent of over 50 hours of therapy.

BECOME A MEMBER

People Funder

$200 per month

You Get:

Exclusive T-Shirt

VIP Access to all Sam's Fans Events, including A THREAD of Hope and Sam's Fans 5k

Opportunity to see music and art therapy in action at one of our partner hospitals

Your donation will allow us to:

Fund therapist positions in our partner hospitals! A people funder funds over 100 hours of therapy a year.

BECOME A MEMBER

Exclusive Member T-shirts

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I become a member instead of just making a donation?

What options do I have to pay the membership fee?

How will I have access to all the Sam's Fans events?

Which T-shirt do I get?

What is the membership portal and how do I access it?

We have built a portal just for members! In the portal, you will be able to see and edit your information, see your donation history, and access exclusive content just for members.

In the process of signing up to the program, you will be able to create your account with your unique password. Later on, when you want to sign in, you can find the "Log in" option on the top right corner of our website.

What is the difference between the different admission levels to events?

The perks for each level depend on the event. Our main events each year and what each level includes are as follows:

Ice Cream Party in March
- People Funders (VIP) get access to the event and extra raffle tickets.
- Program Funders (Premium) get access to the event.
- Supplies Funders still need to purchase tickets.
Sam's Fans 5k in June
- People Funders (VIP) get access to the event, including the event T-shirt, and a special memento for the event.
- Program Funders (Premium) get access to the event and a bag with special post-race goodies.
- Supplies Funders (General) get access to the event.
A THREAD of Hope in October
- All three (People, Program, and Supplies) Funders get access to the event at 7 pm, includes light bites provided by Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, open bar, silent auction, live music and a fashion presentation by THREAD.

What happens if I want to cancel my membership early?

Is my donation tax-deductible?

What if I want to sign up with family?

At this point the process for membership is geared towards individuals, but we can consider couples signing up with one membership. After signing up and creating your member account please send us an email to tell us which additional T-shirt you would like. For events you will get one ticket and you will have to purchase any additional tickets you might need.

On the other hand, this might be an opportunity for you to sign up with your family, each one having their own membership, and have a bonding experience!