The Amber Nicole Thurman Memorial Fund

Amber Nicole Thurman was a vibrant, healthy 28-year-old Georgia woman who tragically died due to harmful abortion laws and medical neglect. Amber suffered unspeakable pain for 20 agonizing hours waiting for help at her local Georgia hospital. Her pain developed after she took abortion pills she had to obtain in North Carolina. She needed a routine procedure, a dilation and curettage (D&C), to clear residual tissue from her uterus.

However, new abortion laws in Georgia made conducting this essential medical procedure a felony unless in an emergency situation. In the final hours of her life, Amber endured excruciating pain and worried about her young son… while doctors delayed the life-saving procedure until it was too late.

Later, a state review committee found that Amber’s death was completely preventable. When Amber’s family learned this, they were devastated once again. They continued to mourn and mentally suffer after Amber’s death, and now their grief is intensified knowing that Amber should not have died.

As Amber’s family struggles to cope with their grief and anger, they are striving to care for Amber’s son the way she wanted. They have also decided to fight for justice for Amber… as well as for all women… so that more lives are not lost and more families don’t have to endure what they are enduring.

So they ask for your help to adequately care for Amber’s son and get justice for Amber’s life by fighting against the dangerous laws that put her life in jeopardy.

The funds through this site will support Amber's son for his immediate needs and for his future. This includes mental health and grief counseling for him and Amber’s family. The funds will also support the family’s fight for justice for Amber and women’s rights over their own bodies.

Amber was a devoted mother to her 6-year-old son and had dreams of becoming a nurse while she worked as a medical assistant. Amber hoped to provide a bright future for herself and her son, but that was stolen from her, and we cannot stand by as this happens to more women.

All of us should demand justice! More lives will be lost if we don’t stop this madness!

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Who is the organizer and how am I related to Amber Thurman? The fund was established by Andrika Thurman, Amber’s sister and her son’s aunt.

2. Can I contribute to the family’s legal fund? No. While our family appreciates your generosity, our family is unable to accept money for the purposes of legal fees. All funds designated for such purposes will be returned.

3. Are there other ways I can contribute to the Thurman family rather than through this this site? Yes. Anyone wishing to send cards, letters of encouragement or contributions in the form of a check may do so by mail at:

The Amber Thurman Memorial Fund

2020 Avalon Pkwy Suite 370

McDonough, GA 30253.

Please note that all checks, cashier’s checks and/or money orders must be made payable to: Andrika Thurman

4. How will the funds be transferred to the family? 100% percent of funds raised through this site will go to the Thurman family in an account designated by Amber’s sister Andrika Thurman. The funds will be managed and spent at the sole discretion of Amber Thurman’s family, and they will have 100% ownership rights of all funds collected here.