South Australians are being asked to put schnitties on the menu this May and pledge to support an end to bullying and drug and alcohol-fuelled youth violence.
The fundraising initiative #schnitty4sam organised by the Sammy D Foundation commemorates the life of the charity’s namesake, Sam Davis. Sam was 17 years-old when he played a game of footy, had a schnitty for dinner at South Adelaide’s clubrooms, before heading to a party with his mates. A fatal one-punch attack meant he never came home.
With violence in schools up 22% over the past three years, #schnitty4sam aims to raise $70,000 to deliver Sammy D Foundation’s life-changing education programs that provide knowledge and strategies to approximately 5000 young people to help keep themselves and their mates safe.
In 2024 the #schnitty4sam community ate 45,888 schnitzels which raised $61,752. This allowed them to educate 6,175 young people about the impact violence has on our community.
This year they have a $15,000 donation goal from generous individuals like you, and a collective goal of $85,000 that will include the support of participating venues and their friends Drakes Supermarkets in South Australia and Queensland.
How to get involved:
- Eat a #schnitty4sam on or around the 4th of May from a participating partner – get some schnitties from your local Drakes Supermarkets or visit a supporting venue to make your schnitty count!
- OR buy a virtual #schnitty4sam – For the price of a schnitty you can educate two young person about the impacts of violence which goes a long way to changing culture, making our community a safer place.
- Spread the word – #schnitty4sam is all about saying NO to violence and YES to mateship, get a picture of yourself with your schnittie and don’t forget to #schnitty4sam
- Celebrate your love of schnitties and commemorate Sam’s life with a direct online donation to the Sammy D Foundation.
CLICK HERE FOR PARTICIPATING VENUES
About the Sammy D Foundation:
Sammy D Foundation’s education programs inform young people about the consequences of violence and drug and alcohol misuse, with the goal to achieve a whole school culture where violence is not accepted. The foundation’s aim is to ultimately create a kinder, safer society for us all.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE DIRECTLY
You can follow the Sammy D Foundation on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Sammy D Foundation website
What: Schnitty 4 Sam
When: 4th of May (or anytime on May)
Where: Participating pubs, hotels and Drakes Supermarkets in SA | See participating venues here
Who: Everyone
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