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We’re empowering Minnesotans impacted by epilepsy through support, education, connection, and advocacy so no one faces epilepsy alone.
Your used clothing can do more
Donate your gently used clothing to support epilepsy programs across Minnesota. Our doorstep pick-up service is free, easy, and impactful, turning your donations into vital support for our local programs.
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You don’t have to face epilepsy alone
Specialized Outreach Managers are here to provide free, personalized support—whether you have a quick question or need ongoing help.
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There are many ways to make a difference—whether you give monthly, support an event, make a one-time gift, or a leadership gift. However you choose to give, you’re helping drive innovation, expand critical programs, and transform what’s possible for the epilepsy community in Minnesota.
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Learn about epilepsy & seizures
Read the latest from EFMN
Explore real stories, breakthroughs, and hope for the epilepsy community.
Epilepsy in Older Adults
Epilepsy is more common in older adults than many people realize. Learn what seizures can look like later in life and how diagnosis and treatment can help people live safely and independently.
Vaccines: Just the facts, please.
Vaccines play an important role in protecting individual and community health, but questions and concerns persist, especially within the epilepsy community. This Clinician’s Corner blog post breaks down the facts about vaccines and explains what current science says about vaccine safety and epilepsy.
Upcoming Events
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Feb
Twin Cities Creative Writing Group Peer Led Connect Group
Anyone impacted by epilepsy who enjoys writing is welcome to join Babs Larson, retired librarian and author living with epilepsy to connect with others for a self-directed creative writing group that meets monthly in Minneapolis. Bring your notebook or computer, share with others about your writing, and enjoy a coffee.
17
Feb
Spanish Connect Group
La epilepsia puede ser una condición aislante sin el apoyo de otros, pero creemos que nadie debería tener que enfrentar la epilepsia solo. Esta reunión virtual es una oportunidad para conectarse con otras personas hispanohablantes, compartir experiencias y dar/recibir apoyo. Son bienvenidos personas con epilepsia, cuidadores, padres, u otros seres
19
Feb
Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
Meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child with seizures and/or epilepsy. This is an opportunity to meet others, offer peer-to-peer support, share resources and experiences, and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges of a child’s epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa