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 Ellis Weiss

Being diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy comes with its own unique challenges, but that doesn’t mean you have to go through it alone. Since their daughter Ellis was diagnosed with Doose Syndrome, Erik and Kendra Weiss have used monthly EFMN Connect Groups to meet others who have a child with epilepsy and learn from their experiences.

Ellis's Story
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21

Feb

Family Connect Group – Fargo

Parents, please join us for open conversation and to share your journey with other parents and caregivers. To help alleviate childcare concerns, we will have supervised gym activities for children. Light snacks will be provided. Contact Amy Haugen at 320.203.9722 or amy.haugen@efmn.org with questions.

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22

Feb

Social Event, Bowling – Duluth

Join us for bowling, pizza, and connecting with others impacted by epilepsy. This event is free for people with epilepsy and $5 for each additional person.

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24

Feb

Partner Event: The ABCs of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) – Grand Marais

This workshop will help parents understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to benefit their child. We will use a PACER booklet to understand how each required part of the IEP can be developed to meet the child’s needs. Parents will gain knowledge about how to participate effectively

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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