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Supporting the Palliative Care Service of the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital “Foundation”

THE SAM ROBERTS FAMILY FUND

“Last updated September 21st, 2008”

This website is dedicated to the memory of our beautiful son, Samuel George Roberts, who passed away on April 19, 2005 at the age of 4 years 10 months, after a courageous battle with Niemann-Pick Disease Type C, a rare neurological degenerative disease.

This website is dedicated to Sam, for the courage he showed every day and for the joy he brought to so many, and to all the people who supported Sam and our family in some way throughout his illness.

It is also dedicated to all families who have terminally ill and chronically sick children. It is hoped that families who visit this website will understand that, despite the terrible sadness, they will embark on an incredible journey with their child which will also bring much joy.

In this website you will read Sam’s story and share in the journey of his life.

Sam’s life has inspired our family and friends to set up “The Sam Roberts Family Fund”, supporting the Palliative Care Service of the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Since “The Sam Roberts Family Fund” was set up in 2006 over $130,000 has been raised for designated projects within the Paediatric Palliative Care Service. These projects include the employment of an Art Therapist and the construction of a Family Unit within the Hospital for children with terminal illnesses and their families.

We are thrilled to announce the “Sam Roberts Family Unit” was officially opened on Sam’s 8th birthday, the 30th June 2008.

You can read about the opening of “The Sam Roberts Family Care Unit” by clicking here.

Following the enormous success of Cycle 4 Sam in 2006 we plan to do another fundraising bike ride in late September/ early October 2008. “Cycle 4 Sam-Tour of South Australia” will commence on Monday, September 29 in Wilpena Pound and conclude 8 days later on Monday October 6 in Adelaide.

“Cycle 4 Sam-Tour of South Australia” will travel 1100km of South Australia’s most picturesque countryside and take in the regions of the Flinders Ranges, Clare Valley, Barossa Valley, River Murray, Kangaroo Island, Fleurieu Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills. Specific details of this event are contained in this website.

It is hoped that “Cycle 4 Sam-Tour of South Australia” will raise significant funds to continue in the support of terminally ill children and their families in Adelaide and regional South Australia.

The Sam Roberts Family Fund are proud to announce that Bendigo Bank are the Major Sponsor of the 2008 “Cycle 4 Sam– Tour of South Australia”.

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