ABOUT #WHATSMYNAME FOUNDATION
On March 29, 2019, our daughter, Samantha Josephson — a 21-year-old senior at the University of South Carolina — was kidnapped and murdered after getting into a car she mistakenly believed was her Uber. In the wake of this unfathomable tragedy, we established the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation in her honor to raise awareness about rideshare safety.
Our mission is to educate the world on ride share safety, supporting charitable organizations and providing college scholarships to selected high school seniors. Samantha may be gone, but through this foundation, we are committed to sharing her story and making a lasting impact so that no other family endures the pain of such a senseless loss.
PSA's
PROMOTING RIDESHARE SAFETY
Celebrities Paige DeSorbo, Joe Gatto, Darius Rucker, Jason Alexander, and Bob Saget are participating in a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) series which focuses on increasing awareness of Rideshare Safety.
The goal of the PSA series is to prevent a tragedy like what happened to Samantha Josephson, who was killed by a fake Rideshare driver two years ago.
STOP
Plan ahead. Before you request a ride, think about where you're headed and review the safety features in the app so you know how to use them.
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ASK
Ask your driver "what's my name" to confirm they have booked a trip with you through the ride sharing app.
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MATCH
Match the make, model and license plate of the car with the one displayed in the app.
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INFORM
Share the details of your trip with a friend. Utilize the "share status" function in your ride sharing app.
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#WhatsMyName 5k Run & 1-Mile Walk
September 19, 2026 | Robbinsville Town Center
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for the #WhatsMyName Annual 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk as we come together to honor Samantha Josephson’s legacy and promote rideshare safety. Set against the scenic backdrop of Town Center Lake in Robbinsville, NJ, this community-driven event welcomes runners and walkers of all levels.
