Violence prevention education for young people across Australia
Violence prevention education for young people across Australia
About us
Sam Davis died after a one-punch assault on Sunday, 4 May 2008.
Sam was loyal, funny and always on the go. He walked early, rode a bike without trainer wheels before he was two, and loved his sport, footy most of all. He made friends easily and kept them.
He was 17, with his whole life ahead of him. In one moment, his family lost a son, his friends lost a mate, and a whole community lost someone special.
He had a big personality and a zest for life, and he packed so much into his short time. Forever the entertainer, Sam lived life to the fullest, as if he knew it might be cut short.
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Age 17
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Why we exist
When Sam died, his parents Nat Cook and Neil Davis chose to donate his organs, knowing it was what he would have wanted. One month later they started the Sammy D Foundation, so young people would have the skills to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.
More than 300,000 young people have now heard Sam's story. Every one of them is part of his legacy.
We aim to end violence by connecting and empowering young people.
For all young people to live their best life free from violence.
Connection, Inclusion, Collaboration, Innovation and Fun.
Sam's legacy
A monthly gift lets us plan ahead and say yes to more schools.
The Sammy D Foundation walks together with the traditional custodians of this nation. In doing this we acknowledge and pay respect to elders past, present and future, and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
WINNER: Beyond Bank Community Group Award | 7NEWS Community Achievement Awards.
Sammy D Foundation Limited
ABN: 26 788 461 065 | ACN: 672 783 167
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