A space for people impacted by a rare epilepsy or complex diagnosis to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the rare epilepsy/complex diagnosis journey. This includes parents and caregivers to children with rare epilepsy, as well as adults. This is a group
We are excited to have you join us and meet your new Western MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Necastro. Stop in for supper at the Fargo Pizza Ranch and stay for great conversation and connection. The buffet is free for individuals with epilepsy, the additional cost for adults is $14,
Meet other young adults living with epilepsy at Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden to test your golf skills in a wonderfully art-filled course. This event is free for those living with epilepsy and guests are welcome to join at $12 per person paid directly at the event. If
Come and meet other Young Adults living with Epilepsy. Connect with others while taking in some natural wonders and enjoying a walk through the many trails at the Hormel Nature Center. If you have questions, please contact Southern Minnesota Regional Outreach Manager Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103.
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
We are excited to have you join us and meet your new Western MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Necastro. Stop in for supper at Buffalo Wild Wings and stay for great conversation and connection. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org with any questions.
Gather around a campfire with other adults living with epilepsy at Kordiak Park. Get to know others, chat, make s'mores, and enjoy the beautiful views of the park. This event is free and guests are welcome. If you have questions, please contact East Metro Regional Outreach Manager Angela Bowles Edwards
Join us at Starbucks (next to TJ Maxx) to connect with EFMN and other young adults living with epilepsy. EFMN would love to treat you to coffee, tea, or non-caffeine drinks in exchange for good company and conversation. Guests are welcomed as well! If you have any questions, please contact
A crucial part of epilepsy self-management is mental health. People with epilepsy experience anxiety and depression at higher rates than the general population. Hear from a clinical psychologist from the Minnesota Epilepsy Group to understand what anxiety and depression can look like in individuals living with epilepsy, ranging from children
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. In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we