EFMN is back at the Minnesota State Fair with a larger-than-life booth and a mission to educate on the importance of being seizure smart, everywhere you go. We are thrilled to reconnect with our wonderful community from August 24th-September 4th for 12 days of fun, education, and connection. If you
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 Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358
Meet up with other individuals and families living with epilepsy at Alley on Ash Bowling to share your epilepsy journey over pizza and bowling! This event is open to youth, teens, and adults with epilepsy along with their family. This event is free for those living with epilepsy and additional
This summer, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will gather its community of epilepsy (golf) champions to raise support for the programs that empower our family, friends, and neighbors with seizures to lead the lives they want to live. Save the date for Monday, September 11th for the Epilepsy Foundation of
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 Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345
Parents 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.
La epilepsia puede ser una condición aislante sin el apoyo de otros, pero creemos que nadie deberÃa tener que enfrentar la epilepsia solo. Esta reunión virtual es una oportunidad para conectarse con otras personas hispanohablantes, compartir experiencias y dar/recibir apoyo. Son bienvenidos personas con epilepsia, cuidadores, padres, u otros seres
The relationship between genetics and epilepsy is an area of study that has evolved rapidly in recent years. This webinar will address the role genetics can play in epilepsy, including specific syndromes linked to genetic factors, when to consider genetic testing, and the latest research on genetic epilepsies. Join Douglas
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 Lisa
The annual Shining Stars event at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America is returning this year on Saturday, September 23. Families from across the state are invited to come and meet others who have a child with epilepsy/seizures. There is scheduled time to connect with other youth, teens, and