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September 2019
Awareness Night at the Football Field
Join us on Friday, September 20th at the Milaca vs. Zimmerman high school football game, as we raise epilepsy awareness, and cheer on the teams. Wear your favorite EFMN shirt, or dress in purple (epilepsy awareness color). Halftime recognition, and free awareness giveaways.
Find out more »Rise Above Seizures Walk – Twin Cities
The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN)'s annual Rise Above Seizures Walk is the single largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota and North Dakota to benefit people with seizures. The walk began in 1999 in Rochester, MN and since then has expanded to four additional cities; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Duluth, St. Cloud, and…
Find out more »Seizure Smart Training: Anoka-Hennepin Schools Community Education
One in 10 people will have a seizure of some type in their lifetime, and one in 26 will develop epilepsy. Knowing how to properly respond to a seizure could be lifesaving. This course will go over how to identify seizures, respond to someone having a seizure, and overcoming the…
Find out more »CANCELED – Connect Group – Deer River
Sorry but this event has been canceled.
Find out more »Living Well with Epilepsy Workshop
Join us for a workshop on "Living Well with Epilepsy" with Dr. Kinshuk Sahaya, a board-certified epilepsy specialist at the Minnesota Epilepsy Group (MEG). Dr. Sahaya's interests are in care and comprehensive management of patients with epilepsy and his research experience lies in EEG and its application in modern medical…
Find out more »Family Connect Group
Join us to connect with other parents and caregivers. This month our discussion topic is "Seizures and school." Dinner and kid-friendly activities available. Contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330 with any questions.
Find out more »October 2019
Studio E Art Program (2019 Fall Session)
Enjoy a 6-week program for families and adults impacted by epilepsy. We meet every Tuesday from Oct 1 - Nov 5, and ask that registrants commit to attending all sessions. Work with art therapists to create artistic pieces using a variety of media (painting, collaging and sculpting, etc…) This is…
Find out more »Connect Group – St. Cloud
We welcome adults, caregivers, and parents affected by epilepsy to join us for a time to connect and support one another. Heather Besonen, Advocacy Director at EFMN, will join us in October to talk about current advocacy work that is being done at the legislative level, the new Epilepsy Advocate…
Find out more »Teen/YA Social Event
Join us for dinner and your choice of activities including basketball, pool table, foosball, skatepark, and board games. This event is free for people with epilepsy and $5 for each guest. Contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org with any questions.
Find out more »Adult Connect – Fargo
Join other adults with epilepsy for connection and support. Light snacks will be provided. RSVP here or contact Janice Tweet at jtweet@efmn.org or (701) 429-1165 with questions. Walk-ins welcome
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