FUNDRAISE FOR SAM'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION
At Sam’s Superheroes Foundation, we’re dedicated to making a difference for families affected by FIRES (Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome). Your fundraising efforts can help us:
Fund vital FIRES research: We’re on a mission to raise £50,000 to support groundbreaking research into the causes, treatments, and ultimately a cure for FIRES.
Provide animal-assisted therapy: Offering comfort, support, and connection to bereaved children, those facing mental health challenges, and families affected by FIRES in the Derby area.
Deliver creative therapy toolkits: Providing children in hospitals with art supplies, sensory toys, and other creative tools to support their well-being during treatment.
Support families with financial grants: Helping cover essential costs such as specialist equipment, therapy, and day trips, holidays or experiences.
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WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP
FIRES is a catastrophic and sudden onset neurological disease affecting previously healthy children (and adults). It's thought to be triggered by an overwhelming inflammatory response to a minor viral infection causing explosive and relentless seizures that are extremely difficult to stop and which can lead to significant neurological damage. Little is known about FIRES and there is no known cure. Despite its devasting impact, FIRES remains under funded and under researched.
At Sam's Superheroes Foundation, we combat FIRES on multiple fronts: funding critical research for better treatments, providing animal therapy sessions to comfort children, delivering creative healing kits for children in hospital, and offering financial support to families in need.
Every donation brings us closer to scientific breakthroughs while providing immediate comfort and relief for children and families battling this condition.
Host a Sam’s Little Scoot Event
Organise a fun and family-friendly scootering event in your local community, encouraging participants of all ages to scoot, skate, or cycle a set distance to raise funds for FIRES research.
Bake Sales & Car Boot Sales
Hold a bake sale or car boot sale to raise funds. Gather your friends, bake delicious treats, and sell them at your local markets, or get together for a community yard sale.
Sponsored Super Challenges
Take part in a sponsored challenge such as a marathon, bike ride, or walk dressed as a superhero. Challenge your friends, family, and colleagues to support you in your fundraising efforts.
GET INVOLVED
There are so many ways to fundraise and make a real impact. Whether you’re an individual looking to contribute, a school, or a business, there’s a way for everyone to make a difference.
Host a Charity Auction / Raffle
Gather donated prizes and hold an auction or raffle to boost donations.
Casino or bingo night
A fun way to bring people together while raising funds for FIRES research.
Corporate Partnerships
Businesses can play a big role in our mission by sponsoring events, offering donations, or organising fundraising activities within their organisation.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Our mission to raise £50,000 began in September 2024 with Sam’s Big Scoot – an incredible 50-mile kick scoot from Aston University to Sam’s hometown of Derby. Over three days, our team of heroes were joined by leading UK FIRES experts, including doctors, researchers, and scientists, all coming together to raise awareness and vital funds.
But this is just the beginning! We’ll be hosting and taking part in fundraising events throughout the year—bringing people together, raising awareness, and driving forward the research we urgently need.
Don’t miss out! Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with upcoming events and find out how you can get involved. Together, we can make a difference!
