Sam Jackenthal was a U.S. Junior National Ski Champion, an internationally ranked freestyle skier and competitive inline rollerblader. More than this, he was an exceptionally kind, giving and fun-loving kid who valued compassion and teamwork over competition. In 2015, the world lost Sam to a tragic skiing accident in Australia; but while Sam may no longer be with us physically, his spirit has left a tremendous impact on all of those he left behind.

Live Like Sam Day, which was created in conjunction with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, is a day we can all reflect on self-compassion and acts of kindness we do for ourselves and for others. This 2nd annual day of remembrance marks the 5th anniversary of Sam's celebration of life on October 10, 2015, and every Live Like Sam Day is a celebration in which we can all remind ourselves of the Live Like Sam guiding principles. On 10/10 - and every day - help us keep Sam's spirit alive by showing self-compassion and spreading kindness in our communities and throughout the world!