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SEPT 27: CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER TO HELP LOCAL WOMAN
$17,000+ Raised So Far to Help Amber Cambell with Medical Costs
HOUSTON, Texas—On Saturday, September 27, come together for a Casino Night fundraiser at Taylor’s of Houston with food, raffles, prizes, and more. Funds raised will benefit the nonprofit Help Hope Live in honor of Amber Campbell, a Fresno woman living with paralysis. Over $17,000 has already been raised by Amber’s community to help with critical out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Casino Night Fundraiser Details
When: Saturday, September 27 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Taylor’s of Houston at 13100 S Post Oak Road, STE B, Houston, TX 77045
What: Casino Night with food, 50/50, raffle baskets, and prizes.
Cause: Funds raised will go to the nonprofit Help Hope Live in honor of Amber Campbell, a 42-year-old facing rare medical challenges and related expenses.
Cost: $25, pay at the door.
Flyer: attached
Can’t Make It? Donate: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/11361/
Amber’s Story
“It was a huge shock. My life turned upside down in 48 hours.”
Amber Campbell is a Fresno 42-year-old living with paralysis caused by the rare illness transverse myelitis since a 2014 medical procedure.
Prior to her diagnosis, Amber was independent, outgoing and vibrant, pursuing a career as a food inspector and constantly enjoying time with her friends, family, and pets following college at Prairie View A&M University.
Through dedicated rehabilitation, Amber was able to go from having no use of her arms, hands, or legs to regaining full strength in her arms and hands and partial movement in her legs—an incredible milestone for someone with her diagnosis.
Amber was able to transition to independent living and use an accessible vehicle to keep up her frequent medical appointments and rehab needs.
Behind her positivity and dedication lies a loving community that has helped to meet her critical out-of-pocket medical needs through the nonprofit Help Hope Live.
Insurance covers only a fraction of what Amber needs to heal, live, and thrive. That’s why she started her fundraising campaign at https://helphopelive.org/campaign/11361/
“I have become more compassionate towards people living with disabilities,” Amber explained. “My mindset has become stronger. I still find joy in everything I do. I know that without hope, there is no future.”
Amber told her story on the Help Hope Live blog in 2018—read her insights on life after paralysis at: https://helphopelive.org/amber-campbell/
Donations to Help Hope Live are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and all funds raised will be administered by the nonprofit to cover verified medical and related expenses. Help Hope Live verifies medical and financial need for every patient.
Help Hope Live is a national nonprofit that specializes in engaging communities in secure, tax-deductible fundraising campaigns for people who need a transplant or are affected by a catastrophic injury or illness. Since 1983, campaigns organized by Help Hope Live have raised over $193 million to pay patient expenses, assisting more than 25,000 patient families. ###
