04/10/2026
Bailey Long 🫶🏻 Sammi Knotek
“Sammi recruited me, was my Bid Day buddy, and now she’s one of my best friends. Moving 2.5 hours away from home was really hard for me, I had to step out of my comfort zone and meet so many new people all at once, all while trying to adjust to a completely new chapter of my life. But Sammi was someone I instantly connected with, and that made all the difference. From the very beginning, she made me feel welcomed, comfortable, and truly at home in a place that didn’t feel like home yet, which is something I’ll always be grateful for. She’s truly one of my biggest role models and someone I can always go to when I need advice and encouragement. She leads with so much kindness and genuine care for the people around her. She inspires me to be a better person every day just by being herself. After our long weeks, we somehow always end up at 7 Brew, which has become one of my favorite little traditions with her. Those moments might seem small, but they’ve become some of my favorite memories. It’s in those simple moments that I realize how much she’s impacted my life. Having Sammi in my life has changed my entire experience for the better. She’s given me confidence, comfort, and a sense of belonging when I needed it most. I truly can’t imagine going through this chapter of my life without her, and I’m so incredibly grateful that something as scary as moving away from home led me to a friendship as meaningful and genuine as ours.”
