Hi, my name is Amanda, and I’m starting this fundraiser on behalf of my close friend Sam Oester — someone who was deeply loved and will be missed more than words can say.
Sam is currently on life support in Las Vegas. Tragically, doctors have confirmed there is no brain activity. His body is being kept alive only long enough to honor his final wish — to be an organ donor. Once that process is complete, he will be removed from life support.
His girlfriend, Marisa, just found out she is carrying his child. Though they had only been together for a few months, the news of her pregnancy has added another layer of heartbreak to this already devastating situation. She now faces the difficult journey of raising their baby without him by her side.
Sam didn’t have an easy life. He had been in and out of prison and had only been out for a few months. But he was trying to move forward — to do better, to be better. He was raw, real, and full of love for the people in his life. His friends were his chosen family, and he meant so much to so many of us.
We are raising funds to bring Sam home to Oregon so he can be laid to rest surrounded by the people who truly knew and loved him. We plan to have him cremated and hold a memorial service here in Oregon, where those closest to him can say goodbye with love and respect.
Your donation will help with:
The cost of bringing Sam home from Las Vegas
Cremation and memorial service expenses
Support for Marisa and their unborn child
Any contribution — no matter how small — would mean so much. And if you aren’t in a position to give, sharing this campaign would be deeply appreciated.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love, support, and compassion.
With love,
Amanda & Marisa