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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Jan
Adult Virtual Connect Group
Adults living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507-287-2103. In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we
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Feb
Loss of Loved One Virtual Connect Group
Losing a loved one to epilepsy is a difficult journey. EFMN invites you to attend our quarterly Loss of Loved One Connect Group to find peer support, helpful resources, and to talk honestly about your grieving process. This group is specifically open to anyone who has lost a loved one
02
Feb
Family Fun Virtual Event: Winter Activity Night
Join other families impacted by epilepsy for a virtual activity night with a winter craft and games. Please bring paper, markers, and crayons to your screen for a great time for family members of all ages. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330. To
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