Amanda Thompson - A Soul Who Touched So Many
If you had ever met Amanda Thompson, you knew instantly how kind and giving she was. Always first to volunteer, Amanda dove into anything she did all the way – which was why people always loved her. That’s also why, when she was diagnosed with CIC-DUX4 Sarcoma in early December 2022, people from all over asked how they could help her. Helping was something Amanda was great at doing, but like many, bad at asking. So after much prodding from friends and neighbors, this page was set up so she could communicate her needs, receive all of the love that people want to send, and update everyone on how her fight was going.
Unfortunately, her fight against CIC-DUX4 Sarcoma ended on Mother’s Day, May 14th, 2023. She fought hard, but this cancer spreads so fast. She left behind a legacy more than what she would have ever expected, as her main goal in life was to raise to normal, happy and beautiful children.
Latest Updates
A Last Post
Time seems to always be one step ahead of us – or at least me. I have found myself losing days as I try to grapple with coming back from Indiana and settling into a “new normal.” Therefore, this last post has been delayed longer than expected. Time was needed to process all of the emotions over the past month
Indy Celebration of Life
To friends and family that could not make the South Carolina Celebration of Life, we are having one in Indianapolis. Originally, Amanda had wanted to have a birthday celebration in both locations for her 40th…but now it will be a different kind of party. Please come with stories and happiness, as Amanda hated the idea of lots of people crying
Thank You for Your Donations
Amanda was so blown away by the support that everyone on here has shown. We began by asking for prayers, but was encouraged to ask for donations by friends wanting to help. With what has been raised here as well as through private Venmo donations, we have been able to cover all of the medical expenses that had been generated
An obituary…of sorts
This is not a typical obituary for Amanda, but I think she would prefer it this way much more: There once was a girl who had a smile that would light up any room she was in, and if it was shining at you, you couldn’t help but smile, too. That girl had a few names, depending upon who was
Celebration of Life
Friends and Family: we will have a Celebration of Life for Amanda in Beaufort on Thursday May 25th from 5-9pm at the Beaufort Yacht Club. Friday the 26th we will have a service at the Anderson Funeral Home from 1:30-2:30 with a graveside service afterwards. After the service, people can meet at the kids’ school Lowcountry Montessori School to talk,
A Beautiful Soul, A Beautiful Passing
I am so sadden to write that Amanda Paige lost her battle against cancer this morning. The past two days she was beginning to fade despite all of the attempts of doctors and loved ones. By this morning she was mostly incomprehensible and struggled to breathe. However, I could tell she was still present and trying to fight as hard
Good and Bad News
Let’s start with the good news – Amanda will make it home for Mother’s day. The kids are so excited to spend the day with her and to be able to give the gifts that they made her. I am not sure but I think they’ve decorated for it too. Regardless, it will be great to spend the time with
Prayers for Progress
I wish I had some better news to report. All of you have been great with your continued prayers for healing. I’m hoping we can shift the request that we pray for some progress. Amanda has been struggling to overcome the anxiety that she’s feeling from not being able to catch her breath. For the most part, her body is
Still a Work in Progress
Keep praying y’all! Amanda continues to make incremental progress. Today, we learned that we should be able to transition into a normal hospital room. Hopefully, there will be a bed available today. Additional prayers that we can get her out of the hospital by tomorrow. She would love to be home for Mother’s Day. Her time here has been rocky,