Connect with Others

Creating a network of support with people in the epilepsy community

Finding a sense of support and community is vital for people living with epilepsy as well as their family. The Epilepsy Foundation offers opportunities to meet others, learn from their experiences, and connect on a personal level.

Connect Groups occur on a monthly basis across our service area, with specific meetings for adults, children, and caregivers impacted by epilepsy. Other social events are offered throughout the year for children, teens, and adults.

See a complete list of all upcoming events on our calendar, or explore the different ways to connect with others through the buttons below.

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Advocacy
Influence public policy and raise epilepsy awareness.
Camp Programs
Camps for youth of all abilities.
Connect Groups
Organized time to develop connections and share insights.
Social Events
Special events held throughout the year for individuals and families.
Shining Stars
Program for youth living with epilepsy.
Thriving with Epilepsy

Meet Ary Rodeghiero

Connect Groups gave Ary and Lynn an introduction to EFMN services, as it does for many families, but the first event they attended was the Rise Above Seizures Walk in 2011. Ary’s since become involved in a variety of youth events and joined the Shining Stars program.

Ary's Story
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13

Aug

Mankato Regional Walk

Epilepsy is what unites us, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy. In 2022, EFMN will host walks in eight cities across Minnesota – Bemidji, Duluth, Fargo-Moorhead, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities. The walks are the largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota to

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18

Aug

Duluth Regional Walk

Epilepsy is what unites us, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy. In 2022, EFMN will host walks in eight cities across Minnesota – Bemidji, Duluth, Fargo-Moorhead, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities. The walks are the largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota to

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20

Aug

Marshall Regional Walk

Epilepsy is what unites us, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy. In 2022, EFMN will host walks in eight cities across Minnesota – Bemidji, Duluth, Fargo-Moorhead, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities. The walks are the largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota to

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Get to know other people with epilepsy

Whether you're an adult living with epilepsy, a parent of a child with epilepsy, or connected to epilepsy in some other way, Connect Groups are a great way to meet others and learn from their experiences.

Connect Groups