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.
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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Aug
Young Adult Connect Group
A space for young adults with epilepsy to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the epilepsy journey. This is a young adult-led group looking to create peer-to-peer support and connection. For more information, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345
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Aug
Southern Minnesota Shining Stars Party
Join us on Aug 4th for waterpark fun at Spring Lake Park pool in North Mankato, MN. This is for our Shining Stars and their friends and family. We will provide cupcakes and bottled water. There are concessions available onsite for purchase. If you have any questions, please feel free
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