Join us for a #schnitty4sam in 2025
4 May 2025 will mark 17 years since 17 year old Sam Davis played a game of footy, had his favourite schnitty in the club rooms, and then went out to a party, just like he had many times before - only this time, Sam didn't come home.
Join us commemorating Sam's memory and supporting his legacy, the Sammy D Foundation, by having a #schnitty4sam this May.
By purchasing a virtual schnitty you are standing with us as we say NO to violence and YES to mateship.
2024 #schnitty4sam impact
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How to get involved
As a community let’s stand up and say ❌ NO to violence and ✔️ YES to mateship.
Get your schnitty from a participating partner
OR buy a virtual schnitty instead
Share your pics
This is a must! Take a picture of you and your schnitty and help us spread the word! Don't forget the hashtag #schnitty4sam so we can find you!
Are you a venue wanting to join the movement?
Click here to sign up like many other South Australian venues.
Join us saying NO to violence and YES to mateship today!
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May 2025
In 2024 our #schnitty4sam community ate 45,888 schnitzels which raised $61,752. This allowed us to educate 6,175 young people about the impact violence has on our community.
This year we 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 our friends Drakes Supermarkets in South Australia and Queensland.
So, why is our work so vital?
Not only can experiences of violence have a serious negative impact on a young person’s education, academic achievement and employment prospects, it can also have lasting impacts on their wellbeing long into adult years.
Our Education Programs inform young people about the consequences of violence and drug and alcohol misuse, providing knowledge and strategies to keep themselves and their mates safe, with the goal to achieve a whole school culture where violence is not accepted. Our aim is to ultimately create a kinder, safer society for us all.
Every 7 minutes somewhere in the world an adolescent is killed by an act of violence.
- (UNICEF 2017)
Don't just take word for it...
Recent donations
Raised by 329 people so far

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The word is being spread on socials!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an individual join the movement?
- 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
How does a venue join the movement?
- Sign up... choose to join the movement by emailing our team at info@sammyd.org.au
- Set your fundraising plan... how much $ per schnitzel will you donate for a day, a week or the month of May?
- Spread the word... announce you’ve joined the movement. We’ll send through marketing materials upon sign up!
- Don’t forget to TAG and HASHTAG @sammydfoundation #schnitty4sam
How will my donation make a difference?
Every donation made to the Sammy D Foundation supports our work with young people to end violence.
We achieve this through education and mentoring programs in schools, sporting clubs and the community and as of February 2025 we have educated over 285,000 young people.
Our aspiration is for all young people to live their best life free from violence.