Become an agent of change! You are cordially invited to join Olympic Gold Medalist, Adoptive Father and Best Selling Author, Scott Hamilton, for an unforgettable evening filled with mission and fun surprise elements at the Samaritas Be the Rock Gala on Monday, September 19th at The Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids.

Join us to hear inspirational keynote by Olympian Scott Hamilton!

Olympic Gold Medalist Figure Skater,

Three-Time Cancer Survivor, Adoptive Father & Best-Selling Author

The most recognized male figure skating star in the world, and figure skating’s voice of authority in the U.S., Scott Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards and honors including an Emmy Award nomination, induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and a privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Hamilton further inspires others as an adoptive father, speaker, humanitarian, and as a cancer and pituitary brain tumor survivor.

Tickets are almost sold out! Visit Samaritas.org/BeTheRock for more information or contact Tanya Horan - Tanya.Horan@samaritas.org

Auction Items Up for Grabs

In addition to enjoying an elegant night out for a great cause at the Amway Grand in Grand Rapids, you’ll have the chance to bid on the sample items below.

Hot air balloon ride for two
Haworth ergonomic chair
Little Belle Ski Weekend for four (including lodging, lift tickets, and rentals)

Plus, you have the chance to win a wine basket from Martha’s Vineyard valued at $250 or a pamper package that includes fresh flowers, once a month for a year, by Eastern Floral, and a gorgeous piece of jewelry from Siegel’s in Grand Rapids.

Learn more about the fun you’ll have at the gala at Samaritas.org/BeTheRock when you purchase your ticket today!

2022 FOSTER CARE TOWN HALL: Part II

Access to and Promotion of Kinship Care and Racial Disparity

The Mounts Family | A Story of Love and Reunification Refugee Foster Care

Watch the inspiring story of how Sheila and Keith Mounts fostered unaccompanied refugee minor, Yves, from the Congo and helped reunite him with his biological mother, whom they thought had been dead for over 5 years.

Run For A Reason

Detroit Free Press Marathon

Join us as part of

Team Ripple Effects!

When you run for Samaritas, you are running for the thousands of children, families, and individuals all over Michigan who are in need.

Refugee resettlement, foster care and adoption, family preservation services, and sheltering families who are homeless are just some of the services we provide. YOU can make a difference in their lives today with your participation in the race, and with your donation.

For more information on the marathon, please contact Kayla Park at Kpark@Samaritas.org

The registration link will be included on the Samaritas website September 1st.

You can also show your support by donating at Give to the cause!

www.samaritas.org