Sam Beller is a brave and extraordinary young man living with cerebral palsy. The mission of this site is to give friends and family a way to stay informed on Sam’s life and events, and to provide a way to organize help for Sam and his family through donations and by posting other needs as they arise. More...
'Sam has made us be what we ought to be' by Robin Galiano Russell
On Sunday August 29, 2004, The Dallas Morning News ran this wonderful and moving front-page story about Sam and his family. The article reveals many of the challenges that the Bellers face on a daily basis, and the inspiration that Sam gives to all of us. Click on the link above to view the article.
Weathering the Storm (PDF) by Kelly Beller
In 2001 Sam's mom, Kelly, gave a frank and inspiring talk to a group of parents of special needs children. Click the link above to download her outline.
Here are some miscellaneous pics from the last few years. Click on a thumbnail to see the large image. (Also: The Dallas Morning News article has several wonderful photos of Sam and his family taken recently by Melanie Burford. Use the link at the left to view the article.)
The Beller Kids
Handsome Sam
Sam and his best buddy Jeffrey
Sam enjoying friends
Simone busy playing
Sam and special nurse Ursula
Daddy David leads everyone in singing
Friends sing a special song to Sam
Sam's handsome mug in the paper
Sam's First Grade Class
Mommy & Abba & Sam before his back surgery
Sam's before and after x-rays
Daddy and Mommy by Sam's side post-op
Sam's buddies keep watch over him
Sam resting in the hospital -- still quite swollen