Scotia-Glenville Community Mourns Loss of Sam Perkins
The Scotia-Glenville community is mourning the loss of the beloved student-athlete, who recently passed away following his courageous battle with leukemia.
There are some Capital Region stories that stay with you long after you first hear them. For many across the Capital Region, Sam Perkins was one of those stories.
I never had the privilege of knowing Sam personally, but I remember reading a story about his courageous journey a couple of years ago. It was one of those stories you don’t forget. A story about determination, hope, and refusing to give up.
As a Parent, This One Hits Hard
Before my son and I eat dinner each night, we share our “thankfuls”—the things we’re grateful for. Sometimes they’re funny, sometimes they’re serious, but we almost always start with the same three: our health, our family, and our friends. Because when you really think about it, without those things, what do we have?
The article I’m referring to chronicles Sam’s remarkable story. It began in the summer of 2023 when, at just 16 years old, he was diagnosed with cancer. Rather than let the disease define him, he became a symbol of determination and hope…