Amber’s Story

Amber Chapman of Farmington Hills, Michigan is fighting a tough battle and needs your help. Those who know Amber, know that she loves being with family and friends, is passionate about music, and laughing is her favorite past time. Always one to help others, Amber has been studying towards a degree in Health Policy Studies. Unfortunately, she has had to put school on hold due to her poor health and being in an out of the hospital. Amber is not sure how much longer she will be able to continue working, but she is trying to hang in there to make ends meet.

Amber was first diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis at the age of seven. Six years ago she was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis and was informed that she would need a liver transplant. Amber was added to the liver transplant list about three years ago. A liver transplant is now her only chance of survival. Amber and her family have come to realize that funding this surgery is a monumental task since there are so many uninsured transplant-related expenses involved.