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September 2024
Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness, Networking & Mentoring in BLA
A place for people to share their experiences, their encouragement and support for one another and to network together. Supporting each other goes beyond just sending an encouraging message, which we do rely on through difficult stages in our journey and we allow this space for each other to steam…
Find out more »Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
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 Jessica…
Find out more »Shining Stars at MOA Event
The annual Shining Stars event at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America is an opportunity for families from across the state to come and meet others who have a child with epilepsy/seizures. Enjoy interactive activity stations including photo booth, art projects, STEM activities, games, food and Nickelodeon characters, followed…
Find out more »Open Gym Family Connect
This group gives kids a safe environment to play with their peers and siblings while parents share experiences with each other in regards to epilepsy. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358 with any questions.
Find out more »Adult 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 Erik Williams at Erik.williams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.
Find out more »October 2024
Young Adult Connect Group
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
Find out more »Peer-led Connect Group: Parents/ Caregivers of a Nonverbal Child with Epilepsy
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 will meet quarterly over Zoom, and it is led by EFMN volunteer, Joel Virtue and Kim Olson. Lisa Peterson from EFMN will be in attendance at…
Find out more »Teen Connect Group
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 Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org 218-624-1330.
Find out more »Parents with Epilepsy Connect Group
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 Erik Williams at Erik.williams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345
Find out more »Spanish Connect Group
La epilepsia puede ser una condición aislante sin el apoyo de otros, pero creemos que nadie debería 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…
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