CS Warriors / Survivors
Elsie Huefner, Ph.D.
Elsie Huefner, Ph.D.*is a doctoral-level licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. She earned her Doctorate from Capella University in 2022. Elsie was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma on June 12, 2023, following a misdiagnosis of arthritis and bursitis. She underwent a wide resection of her left proximal femur with an allograft. The surgery was believed to have been successful with negative margins until her pathology returned with an aggressive grade 3 dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma, resulting in the need for chemotherapy. These treatments were aggressive and required inpatient admissions throughout her treatment cycles. Today, they appear to have been successful as she remains NED and is currently working through side effects from the treatments, including heart failure, kidney failure, and mobile disabilities. Elsie enjoys being a mother and wife. Her spirits are high, and she is eager to give back to other warriors.
Amanda Hilty
Amanda Hilty Richmond lives in Huntsville, Alabama with her husband and two children and works remotely for a Tech company in California. In August, 2023 after an MRI and a Bone Trauma Doctor consult, she was referred to Vanderbilt’s Orthopedic Oncology Center. After a radical resection and allograft of her left femur, she had a confirmed diagnosis of Conventional Chondrosarcoma Grade 1. Amanda has been active with the Chondrosarcoma Foundation for over three years participating in the Patient / Caregiver Advisory Board and adding her perspective as a Chondrosarcoma patient in building clinical trials.
Amber Sarcone
Amber Sarcone officially earned a M.Ed. in Counseling and School Counseling Certification. She graduated in May 2016 and is a School Counselor and Special Education Teacher at the Multicultural Academy Charter School in Philadelphia, PA. Amber also has chondrosarcoma and has undergone two surgeries on her pelvis.
Amber took the initiative to honor Chondrosarcoma Awareness Day (Feb 6) by asking her students to donate their pocket change and the class raising the most would have a pizza party. She and her students have raised over $2,500 for the Foundation.
