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October 2023
EFMN with Ellis and Friends Family Connect
This group gives kids a safe environment to play with their peers and their 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 Virtual 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 Amy Haugen at amy.haugen@efmn.org or 320.203.9722
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Young Adult Virtual 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 Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.
Find out more »Wellness Wednesday Webinar: Impact of Epilepsy on Cognition and Memory
From the impact of seizures themselves to the effects of anti-seizure medications, epilepsy can lead to changes in thinking and memory for people living with epilepsy. Ann Hempel, PhD, ABPP-CN, a pediatric neuropsychologist at the Minnesota Epilepsy Group who serves on EFMN’s Professional Advisory Board, will discuss the cognitive deficits…
Find out more »Teen Virtual 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 or 218-624-1330
Find out more »Parents with Epilepsy Virtual 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 Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358
Find out more »Give to the Max Day
When you Give to the Max for the epilepsy community you help empower people living with seizures to connect with the resources they need most. Save the date!
Find out more »Parent/Caregiver Virtual 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 Lisa…
Find out more »Aquarium BentleyVille Tour of Lights
Join EFMN on opening night of Bentleyville at the Aquarium with a bird's eye view of Bentleyville on Saturday, November 18th from 2-7PM. Arrive any time after 2:00 PM to explore the exhibits. Dinner will be served at 4:00 PM, we'll watch the lights go on at Bentleyville at 5:00…
Find out more »Moorhead Tree Lighting
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN to kick off the holiday season at the Moorhead Holiday Tree Lighting. Let's meet up at Third Drop Coffee 115 4th St S, in Moorhead then walk around the corner with a warm beverage to…
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