In September, Amber began transitioning to hospice care. When she turned 42 on October 25, with help from family and friends, Amber made and delivered 42 bouquets to strangers who looked like they could use some extra kindness.
Amber passed on November 30. Cancer took so much from her, but never her radiant light, kindness, generosity, and bravery. Amber left a tender, lasting impression on all of our hearts. Thoughts of kindness and flowers will forever be woven together when we think of Amber.
For a woman who radiated joy while battling excruciating pain, shared kindness while juggling chemo, side effects, and endless doctor’s appointments, and couldn’t help but generously give to friends and strangers alike, any act of kindness in Amber’s name does not – and will never – go unnoticed.
Amber left a tender, lasting impression on each of us that is knit deeply in the Growing Kindness Project, and we want to be sure her life and legacy of kindness are never forgotten. While we can’t do a lot, we can do small things with great love – one of which is establishing the Amber Bell Legacy Scholarship. Each year, we will award the scholarship to an ambassador echoing Amber’s kindness, generosity, perseverance, light.
