About “Angels”
This site started as a way for us to raise funds in honor of Amber Dugan, a young girl who was battling cancer. We named this nonprofit fundraiser – “Amber’s Magical Memories” in hopes that people might listen to her story. Since then Amber’s family has created the Amber Dugan Fund or “Angels from Amber” in order to honor Ambers memory by giving out toys, gas cards and holiday gifts to families with children battling illnesses similar to Ambers.
Amber Renee Dugan, age 14, passed away at her home in Sharon Township on May 28, 2009 where she was surrounded by her family. She died as a result of complications related to Ewing’s Sarcoma, which she had been bravely battling for five years.
About Amber
Amber was born at Marymount Hospital, in Garfield Heights on April 15, 1995 to proud parents, Melissa and James Dugan and was the oldest of three children. Amber’s siblings, Brittany and Nick adored her and loved spending time as a family.
Amber was very creatively talented. She loved to draw, sew and make crafts. Her hobbies included collecting designer toys, designing her website (www.livingeachday.piczo.com), baking, chatting on her laptop, playing video games, hanging out with friends and spending time with her family. She enjoyed family trips including camping, amusement parks and her favorite, visits to Walt Disney World. She was also a very kind and brave person who always put others first, a trait that won her many friends.
Amber was receiving treatment at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital where she regularly visited the other patients to pass out gifts and hand-made crafts. She especially enjoyed visiting the hospital on Christmas to pass out toys.
Amber had a wonderful sense of humor and love of life. Despite her battle with cancer she formulated her own up-beat philosophy called Living Each Day, a celebration of life and making the most of each day. Amber touched many people who followed her life story through updates on her Care Page (carepages.com) and her personal site (www.livingeachday.piczo.com). Amber said goodbye by expressing her love for everyone. Her family and friends are grateful to have known Amber and are inspired by her to make the world a better place through love, kindness and generosity.