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An all-volunteer tax deductible organization dedicated to supporting children affected by cystic fibrosis, cancer, and asthma;  during the Christmas Holidays, Amber's Angels provide gift bags to those children in the hospital during a time when most families are celebrating with their loved ones.  Amber's Angels also provides "Dream Dresses" for those girls who may be less fortunate in purchasing one for their prom.

YOUTH GOOD SAMARITAN

The inspiration for Amber's Angels came from the determination and "big heart" of Amberlyn Fett. An 18-year old senior at Dripping Springs High School in Hill Country Texas, Amberlyn was diagnosed at a very early age with a fatal disease call Cystic Fibrosis.  She also has been diagnosed with asthma and diabetes.  Since the age of one, she has been in the hospital at least twice a year, if not more.  She has spent the last 13 Christmas days in the hospital.

During one such Christmas, Amberlyn quickly observed that many children in the pediatric units did not have family with them, nor any gifts to open at this special time. Amberlyn was particularly concerned with a 5-year old girl who never had any visitors and did not receive any presents during the holiday season.  Amberlyn wanted to give the girl some of her own gifts, but as a teenager, did not think the 5-year old girl would find them age-appropriate. 

As a result, Amberlyn soon formed "Amber's Angels", raising more than $2,000 to make gift bags for patients of Austin Children's Hospital.  The first year she made 80 bags that included stuff animals, candy, coloring books, and crayons. This past year the hospital asked her to make more bags for the premature infant unit and neo-natal intensive care units; so Amber raised the money for 130 bags. Although Amberlyn was admitted to the hospital during Christmas, she made sure the children still received the gift bags.

"Amber has the biggest heart I have ever seen," said her mother. "She is always trying to make things better for others. She wants to make a difference and make a mark on the world."

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