About Us

I’m Nancy McDonough, President and Founder of the Have A Sammi Kinda Day Fund, and most

importantly, Sammi’s Mom.  Sammi was taken from us very unexpectedly as a result of a car accident. 

As I reflected on my time with Samantha,

My name is Tracey Cataldo.  I’ve been a close friend of the family for many years.  I’ve watched Sammi grow

into a fascinating beautiful young lady who I admired, loved and who touched so many hearts during her life.  

My niece Sammi was a very special girl with so much love to share.  The light she brought to this world was so bright and even though she is no longer with us her light continues to shine.   It remains in all of us that were lucky enough to know her. 

Hello my name is Anne Giglio. I am Sammi’s aunt and a 2nd grade teacher. My bond with Sammi is of admiration for her love and commitment she gave to young children. Her pursuit of a degree in childhood education was a step she

Hello, my name is Vanessa Cote. After more than 25 years in my previous career, I recently made the life-changing decision to pursue a nursing degree—a journey fueled by my passion for helping others. I reside in Hanson, Massachusetts, with my two children, Shea and Alexa, my fiancé Brian, and our two dogs, Jughead Jones and Charlie.

Hello, my name is Kassandra Meehan! I’m a Graphic Designer with a passion for using creativity to make a positive impact. I live in Hanson, Massachusetts, with my family, who’ve been a constant source of support and inspiration throughout my journey. I proudly serve as the VP of Graphic Design & Communications for HASKD.