A young woman with red hair, wearing a red shirt, sitting outdoors on grass with a dirt path behind her. Overlaid text reads: Emily Yish, Remembrance Foundation.

The Emily Yish Remembrance Foundation (EYRF) is a nonprofit dedicated to keeping Emily's spirit alive through meaningful giving. We provide annual scholarships to graduating seniors from Oxford High School and support epilepsy research, awareness, and services through donations to the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut and other impactful charities.

Honoring Emily, Uplifting Others

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Three people standing outdoors wearing white t-shirts with Team Emily written on it, and a hockey stick for the Emily Yish Remembrance Fund.
A young woman with red hair smiling at a football game in a stadium. She has green face paint and glitter on her cheek, and is wearing a dark gray zip-up jacket. The background shows a crowded stadium with people seated and standing, and a football field with players.

Meet Emily

The Life Behind the Legacy

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A young woman, Emily Yish, in light blue graduation gown and cap holding a diploma, standing next to a sign that reads 'Oxford High School, established September 4, 2007, this time capsule to be opened September 2057'.

Investing in Futures

Every year, we award scholarships to Oxford High School graduates and donate to epilepsy-related causes. Our mission is built on Emily’s values: perseverance, kindness, and connection.

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Make an Impact in Emily’s Honor

Every donation helps us continue this work. Whether you give, volunteer, or share Emily’s story, you're helping us make a difference in the lives of others.

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