Death by Alcohol: The Sam Spady Story

Binge drinking kills nearly 2,000 college students each year. The SAM Spady Foundation educates students on the dangers of alcohol, specifically high-risk consumption, and the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning. The foundation honors the memory of Samantha Spady, a Colorado State student who died of alcohol poisoning in 2004. Sam was a nineteen-year-old Nebraska homecoming queen, high school class president, and scholarship winner. She had looks, brains, youth, and promise. But all that came to a sudden and tragic end when Sam shared too many shots of vodka, passed out, and died alone in a fraternity house. Executive Director Brian Alley delivers the foundation's message that alcohol can kill and provides information to empower students to use good judgment and drink responsibly.