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September 2023
United in Epilepsy Golf Endurance Challenge
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…
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 Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345
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 Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.
Find out more »Grupo de conexión en Español
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…
Find out more »Wellness Wednesday Webinar: Genetics and Epilepsy
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…
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 »Mall of America Shining Star Event
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…
Find out more »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 for 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 Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330
Find out more »Grand Forks Area Picnic
Join us on September 30 for a picnic gathering for individuals, families, and friends impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. Feel free to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game…
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