Help Autumn Edmiston Fight Cancer

Hi, my name is Amy Wallace. I am raising money for my 22 year-old niece, Autumn Edmiston, to help her while she receives medical treatment for Ewing Sarcoma, a rare cancer that occurs primarily in the bone and soft tissue.

This was supposed to be a time for Autumn to begin the next chapter of her adult life. She graduated magna cum laude from Cleveland State University in 2021, with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

In August, she was hired by Euclid City Schools as a Language Arts teacher for first and second graders.

Some people are created to be teachers and make a difference. Autumn is clearly one of those special people. She loves her school, her students, and coworkers. It’s no surprise to her family and friends to hear how much they all love her too.

Autumn began experiencing lower back pain several months ago. The pain grew in intensity and MRI scans revealed that the source of the pain is a mass in her sacroiliac joint. The sacroiliac joints link the pelvis and spine.

Autumn is beginning aggressive, inpatient chemotherapy in early November. She will need to spend approximately 14 days per month in the hospital for the next three months. She will then undergo radiation therapy. Because Ewing Sarcoma is primarily a pediatric cancer, she will be receiving treatment at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland.

Our family is asking for your help. Our goal is to raise enough money to alleviate the financial stress and impact of Autumn’s treatment so that she can focus on what’s most important—her health.

Because Autumn just started teaching this year, she does not yet have accrued vacation or sick time, and her medical leave will be uncovered.

Your contributions will go toward medical deductibles, copays, prescriptions, and uncovered medical expenses, as well as everyday living expenses, including the added expenses of gas and parking associated with traveling to the hospital.

We are hoping you can help us raise enough money to make it easier for my sister, Rebecca, Autumn’s mom, to take unpaid time off work to be there for Autumn during her inpatient treatments.

Despite the shock and unfairness of this diagnosis, Autumn continues to lift and inspire us with her beautiful smile, her great sense of humor, and her gratitude for all the kindness that has already been shown to her.

Every time we talk, she tells me how lucky she is to have such a loving family, how grateful she is to have so many people who care about her, and how much the kindness of doctors, nurses, coworkers, and even strangers means to her.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The Edmiston and Kolz families appreciate your donations, prayers, and support. I know Autumn’s beautiful heart, and I’m certain she will pay your kindness forward every chance she gets.

With Gratitude,

Amy