CHARLOTTE — A childhood cancer survivor credits the Make-A-Wish Foundation for inspiring his career path and giving him the experience of a lifetime. Now, he wants to give back to the organization that gave him so much.
Adam Edwards spends his free time podcasting. It’s a hobby that he says was sparked by a childhood visit to a local news station.
“I think it’s a pivotal point in my life because it motivated me to get into the film scene, photography, videography and now I have a podcast,” Edwards said.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Western North Carolina organized that station visit.
When Edwards was 5 years old, he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. He celebrated the end of chemotherapy with a trip to Legoland California thanks to Make-A-Wish.
“It was phenomenal,” he said. “The perfect ending to a bad situation.”
Ever since, Edwards has been inspired to give back. He’s been a score keeper at the organization’s annual cornhole tournament, helped deliver letters to Santa, and now, he’s sharing his story at the Make-A-Wish Young Professionals events.
“Honestly, I feel as if I owe my life to them,” Edwards said. “I would not be where I am today without Make-A-Wish.”
Edwards’ journey has come full circle. He plans to share the organization’s mission on his new podcast.
“I’m hoping that I could spark some courage, some hope, some positivity and inspire because they really did give me a lot, and I know personally what kind of difference and impact that can have,” he said.
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