Helping People with Seizures Realize Their Full Potential
About epilepsyOur Guiding Philosophy:
Educate
Seizure trainings for your school, workplace, and community at no cost.
Connect
No one should face epilepsy alone; meet people who understand what you’re going through.
Empower
Take back control with access to the information and advice you need.
Help When You Need It
No one should face epilepsy alone. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with epilepsy for years, we’re here to support you.
Upcoming Events
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Jun
Adult Connect Group – St. Paul
Connect with other adults and find support and resources for people affected by epilepsy. Light refreshments provided. Contact Tammy Sammon at tsammon@efmn.org or 651.287.2304 with any questions
20
Jun
Thursdays Downtown
We will be hosting the evening musical guests at Thursdays Downtown. Stop by and visit our booth to meet your Regional Coordinator, Emily Gomez, and get epilepsy resources and information about upcoming events. (Volunteers for this event are welcome; if interested, contact Emily Gomez at egomez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103).
24
Jun
Social Event – Family Picnic
All are welcome to join us for a picnic in the park! Food will be provided. Contact Janice Tweet at jtweet@efmn.org or 701.429.1165 with questions.
Dive in Deeper
We offer a wide variety of programs and services for youth and adults across our service region.
Hot Off The Press:
Camp Oz 2019 – Day 1
A brand new year of camp is under way, and we’re off to a great start! With a nice cool day for us yesterday, check-in went smoothly and all 117 campers got settled into their cabins. The first item on their schedule was unit activities with their cabin mates and it
Advocacy End of Session Wrapup
The Minnesota epilepsy community had a strong and active advocate base this legislative session. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) appreciates all of the individuals and families who met with and called legislators, wrote letters and emails, attended Epilepsy Day at the Capitol, testified at hearings, attended rallies, and joined
Ways You Can Help
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