Amanda’s legacy lives on in us as we find tremendous hope and purpose in helping others through the foundation we started in her name.

THE FOUNDATION

Amanda’s husband Allen, her brother Matthew, and one of her best friends Michelle, lead the charge to carry her legacy forward through the Amanda Pair Foundation. Utilizing the power of community, we’re working to overcome cancer through our three-pronged approach: caring for families, funding research, and investing in the next generation. 

Our Three-Pronged Approach

CARING FOR FAMILIES

During Amanda’s illness, support came pouring out from the community in countless ways. We endeavor to meet each family with the same level of care to help lighten their load through meeting needs in any area– financial, social, emotional, or spiritual.

FUNDING RESEARCH

Lung cancer is the third most common form of the disease, but it accounts for more deaths than any other type of cancer. We focus our research funding on lung cancer and ROS-1 cancers, which is the mutation causing Amanda’s illness.

INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION

Investing in students and their education was a core part of Amanda’s volunteerism. We continue this work by awarding a scholarship to a graduating senior who attended Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park and exemplifies the core values of the VHELP Rebels.

“We knew that if we did things the way Amanda would do, we would be successful and help a lot of people.”

Her way of doing things formed our guiding principles:

AMANDA VOLUNTEERED HER TIME AND TALENTS DILIGENTLY AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY, AND WE LOOK TO HER AS OUR INSPIRATION FOR RUNNING THE AMANDA PAIR FOUNDATION.

DO WHAT IS RIGHT

BE RELIABLE

BE INTENTIONAL

CARE ABOUT DETAILS

JOIN US

We’ve developed three annual events to support our cause. We host the Legacy Gala in February, the Legacy Classic Golf Tournament in the spring, and the Legacy Run in November.

Join the fight against cancer by participating, giving, or sponsoring at the corporate or individual level. We cannot do this alone, and we’re so grateful for your help.

Overcoming cancer by caring for families, funding research, and investing in the next generation.

A big CONGRATULATIONS to our 2024 Amanda Pair Memorial Scholarship Winners who exemplify the R.E.B.E.L.S. Who Lead spirit through VHELP’s core values. Jeb Baluch • Abby Grace Brunson • Haleigh Kelley
Join us for a Derby Party at On Tap benefitting the Amanda Pair Foundation! Come enjoy food and drinks Saturday, May 4 from 2-7pm in the bourbon room, featuring your choice of a bourbon or wine tasting from 2:30-4:30pm. Adult tickets for food and
Donate blood in memory of Amanda on May 13.🩸 We can all do something to help, and donating blood can make the difference for many kinds of patients including those fighting cancer. At the link in our bio, you can pick the time that works for you.
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