A Spark of Giving

Emily Yott was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after her first birthday. After 14 months of intense treatment at both Riley Hospital for children and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent, Emily lost her battle with the disease in May of 2007.

Emily’s parents, Jim and Stephanie Yott, wanted to memorialize their daughter by allowing her brief life to have far-reaching impact on other children facing life-threatening diseases. The Yotts created a fund in her memory with the help of their financial investment advisor who connected them to Legacy Fund, an affiliate of the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

Since the creation of the the Emily Yott Foundation, their efforts have helped nearly 30 families and children impacted by cancer or other critical illnesses.