"The Sammy Fund is a group of volunteers that raises money to support youth activities in Sammy's memory.

The majority of these proceeds support the Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund at the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area. This fund makes worthwhile activities available to kids who might not otherwise have the resources to participate. Each year qualified organizations that provide artistic, leadership and humanitarian opportunities for young people can submit a request for funding to the Community Foundation.

The Sammy Fund also directly supports the involvement of disadvantaged kids in a variety of worthwhile pursuits.

The annual Sammy Fund event, which is held  in October each year includes a run/walk, golf outing, and silent auction, is the primary source of support for the Sammy Fund. The Sammy Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization.