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SUMMARY:Young Adult Connect
DESCRIPTION: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 Lisa Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/young-adult-connect-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Peterson":MAILTO:lisa.peterson@efmn.org
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SUMMARY:Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect
DESCRIPTION:Moms of adult children with epilepsy are invited to attend this support group where moms of adult children come together and share their journey and experiences.  We support each by providing a safe space for everyone to express how they are feeling and share about the challenges and joys of being a parent of an adult child with epilepsy.   Please contact Shelly Torgerson at shellynd@yahoo.com or 701-381-2083 to RSVP or to ask questions.   Find them on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1431507547698535
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/moms-supporting-moms-of-adult-children-with-epilepsy-peer-led-connect-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Partners of Someone with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join other partners for an hour to discuss the highs and lows of your journey and hear from other significant others about how we best care for ourselves while caring for our loved ones with epilepsy.   For questions or to RSVP\, contact James Schaefer at james.schaefer84@gmail.com or 612.280.9643\, Chris Merrill at cmerrill1@gmail.com or 612-805-1440.\n\nFind them on Facebook:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1215068256936784/?rdid=X0aShBou5twD736b#
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/partners-of-someone-with-epilepsy-peer-led-connect-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T175710Z
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SUMMARY:Parents/Caregivers of a Nonverbal Child w/ Epilepsy Peer Led Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join other parents/caregivers of a nonverbal child with epilepsy for a space to share your experiences and support and encourage one another. This group meets quarterly over Zoom\, and it is led by EFMN volunteers Joel Virtue and Carissa Burns. To RSVP or ask questions\, you can reach Joel by email at joeljvirtue@gmail.com or text/call at (612) 730-0351  or Carissa at crpfarr@gmail.com or 612-644-9201  Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonverbalepilepsykids
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/parents-caregivers-of-a-nonverbal-child-w-epilepsy-peer-led-connect/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Peer-Led Adults Navigating Life After Epilepsy Surgery
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to connect over Zoom with other adults to discuss navigating life after epilepsy surgery.   This group is for those who have had any type of surgical intervention for epilepsy including lobectomy\, hemispherectomy\, RNS\, DBS\, VNS\, Visualize (laser guided ablation)\, etc.   Whether your impacts include continued seizures\, memory difficulties\, employment changes\, applying for benefits\, communication struggles\, family dynamics\, changes in energy level\, mental health impacts\, or any other life impacts\, this is a space for you to know that you are not alone.\nFor any questions\, reach out to one of the peer-led facilitators.\nTraci Kokke:  tlkokke@hotmail.com\, (608) 865-1106David Elmergreen: elmergreen22@gmail.com (715) 299-2302
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/peer-led-adults-navigating-life-after-epilepsy-surgery-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Teen Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:This space is for teens with epilepsy to meet others who understand the journey they’re on. Join us to hang out\, make new friends\, and talk about growing up and living with epilepsy. For more information\, please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org 651-287-2358.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/teen-connect-group-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Necastro":MAILTO:lisa.necastro@efmn.org
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SUMMARY:Parenting with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect
DESCRIPTION:Adults parenting while living with epilepsy are\ninvited to come together to meet others\, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey.   Significant others and children of the adult with epilepsy are welcome to join the meeting with their person.   For questions or to RSVP\, please contact Kelly Schaefer at kelannschaefer@gmail.com or 952.412.1904 or KariAnn Buntrock at buntrock@bektel.com or 701.400.9017.\nFind them on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentswithepilepsy/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/parenting-with-epilepsy-peer-led-connect-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T183000
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SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:Meet other parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child with seizures and/or epilepsy. This is an opportunity to meet others\, offer peer-to-peer support\, share resources and experiences\, and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges of a child’s epilepsy journey. For more information\, please contact Erik Williams at Ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-287-2319.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/parent-caregiver-connect-group-14/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Necastro":MAILTO:lisa.necastro@efmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T183000
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SUMMARY:Adult Connect Group
DESCRIPTION: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 Lisa Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/adult-connect-group-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Peterson":MAILTO:lisa.peterson@efmn.org
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