St. Cloud Picnic
2022-07-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lions Park and Shelter, 4310 Dublin Drive, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us on July 6 for a 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 to play and enjoy with one another.

If you have any questions, please contact Northland/ Central MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330.

Young Adult Connect Group
2022-07-07 18:30 - 19:30
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 Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.262.9345.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer, tablet, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you, but it is not required.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Day Camp in Mound, MN
2022-07-09 | Camp Christmas Tree, 6365 Game Farm Rd. E, Mound, MN, 55364, United States
Day Camps are for youth ages 8-12 and are intended to help prepare eligible campers for future attendance at Camp Oz. Activities include sports, team building, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures. Day Camp will have an RN/nurse present to dispense medications and ensure safety.
Click here for more information.

Rochester Picnic/Honkers Baseball Game
2022-07-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Mayo Field, 403 E Center St, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
Join us on July 9 for a 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 to share.

If you have questions, please contact Southern MN Regional Outreach Manager, Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103

Duluth Picnic
2022-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Hartley Nature Center, 3001 Woodland Ave, Duluth, MN, 55803, United States
Join us on July 11 for a 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 to play and enjoy with one another.

If you have any questions, please contact Northland/ Central MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330.

Teen Virtual Connect Group
2022-07-12 18:30 - 19:30
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, or if you have questions, please contact Angela Bowles Edwards at abedwards@efmn.org or 651-368-6209.

To ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer, tablet, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you, but it is not required.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and provide you with the best experience as a group member.

Emergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time, we need access to an emergency contact (name and phone number) and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.

Customized Virtual Connect: Parents with Epilepsy
2022-07-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-13 19:00 - 20:00
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.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer, tablet, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you, but it is not required.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

East Metro Picnic
2022-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Como Regional Park, West Picnic Shelter, 1300 Midway Pkwy, St. Paul, MN, 55103, United States
Join us on July 13 for a 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 to share.

If you have questions, please contact East Metro Regional Outreach Manager Angela Bowles Edwards at abedwards@efmn.org or 651-368-6209.

Grand Rapids Picnic
2022-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, SE 7th Ave (at Hwy 2), Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Join us on July 13 for a 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 to share.

If you have any questions, please contact Northland/ Central MN Regional Outreach Manager Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330.

Austin Picnic
2022-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Bandshell Community Park, 4th Street and 9th Place SW, Austin, MN, 55912, United States
Join us on July 16 for a 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 to share.

If you have questions, please contact Southern MN Regional Outreach Manager, Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103

Social Event: Minnesota Twins Game
2022-07-17 13:00 | Target Field, 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT.

We are excited to open up tickets for our July 17th Minnesota Twins game to all who are interested. The game is free for the individual who has epilepsy and $20 for their guests. Details of a pre-game gathering are coming soon! Limit of 4 total tickets per group. First come, first served.

For more information or questions, please email us rsvp@efmn.org.

Rare Epilepsies Virtual Connect Group
2022-07-19 18:30 - 19:30
A space for people impacted by a rare epilepsy or complex diagnosis to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the rare epilepsy/complex diagnosis journey. This includes parents and caregivers to children with rare epilepsy, as well as adults. This is a 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.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer, tablet, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you, but it is not required.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Marshall Picnic
2022-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Patriot Park, 800 Windstar St, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Join us on July 21 for a 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 to share.

If you have any questions, please contact Western MN Regional Outreach Manager Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358.

Parent/Caregiver Virtual Connect Group
2022-07-21 18:30 - 19:30
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 Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer, tablet, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you, but it is not required.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

West Metro Picnic
2022-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave S, St Louis Park, MN, 55426, United States
Join us on July 26 for a 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 to share.

If you have any questions, please contact West Metro Regional Outreach Manager Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.287.2319.

Bemidji Picnic
2022-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Diamond Point Park, Sapphire Pavilion, 1720 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN, 56601, United States
Join us on July 26 for a 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 to share.

If you have any questions, please contact Western MN Regional Outreach Manager Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358.

Moorhead Picnic
2022-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Gooseberry Park, Large Pavilion, 100 22nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
Join us on July 28 for a 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 to share.

If you have any questions, please contact Western MN Regional Outreach Manager Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358.

Adult Virtual Connect Group
2022-07-28 18:30 - 19:30
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. If you have questions, please contact Western MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Necastro, at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358,

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer, tablet, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you, but it is not required.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Loss of Loved One Virtual Connect Group
2022-08-02 18:30 - 19:30
Losing a loved one to epilepsy is a difficult journey. EFMN invites you to attend our quarterly Loss of Loved One Connect Group to find peer support, helpful resources, and to talk honestly about your grieving process. This group is specifically open to anyone who has lost a loved one to an epilepsy-related death.

For more information contact Amy Haugen at amy.haugen@efmn.org or 320.203.9722.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer, tablet, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you, but it is not required.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Emergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time, we need to have access to an emergency contact (name and phone number), and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.

St. Cloud Regional Walk
2022-08-04 17:00 - 19:30 | Lake George Municipal Complex, 1101 7th Street, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Epilepsy is what unites us, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy. In 2022, EFMN will host walks in eight cities across Minnesota – Bemidji, Duluth, Fargo-Moorhead, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities. The walks are the largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota to benefit people impacted by epilepsy. Join the thousands who will walk across the state this fall to raise awareness for epilepsy, raise funds for EFMN, and raise a sense of community with others impacted by epilepsy.

Family Camp
2022-08-06 | Camp Christmas Tree, 6365 Game Farm Rd. E, Mound, MN, 55364, United States
Family Camp is intended for youth with epilepsy ages 5+ who have additional healthcare needs, e.g. medical, emotional, developmental, social, etc. At least one adult/caregiver must be present for the session however the whole family is welcome.

Family Camp will be in person at YMCA Camp Christmas Tree in Mound, MN.

Click here for more information.

Bemidji Regional Walk
2022-08-06 08:30 - 11:00 | Diamond Point Park, Sapphire Pavilion, 1720 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN, 56601, United States

Rochester Regional Walk
2022-08-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Eagles Club, 917 15th Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States

Mankato Regional Walk
2022-08-13 08:30 - 11:00 | Sibley Park, 900 Mound Avenue, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States

Duluth Regional Walk
2022-08-18 17:00 - 19:30 | Park Point Pavilion & Beach House, 5000 Minnesota Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States

Marshall Regional Walk
2022-08-20 08:30 - 11:00 | Marshall High School, 400 Tiger Dr, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States

Fargo-Moorhead Regional Walk
2022-08-25 17:00 - 19:30 | M.B. Johnson Park, 3601 11th Street North, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
Epilepsy is what unites us, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy.

In 2022, EFMN will host walks in eight cities across Minnesota – Bemidji, Duluth, Fargo-Moorhead, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities. The walks are the largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota to benefit people impacted by epilepsy.
Join the thousands who will walk across the state this fall to raise awareness for epilepsy, raise funds for EFMN, and raise a sense of community with others impacted by epilepsy.

M.B. Johnson Park- Large Shelter

Registration & Pre-Event Activities | 5:00 PM

Walk | 6:30 PM

Young Adult Connect Group
2022-09-01 18:30 - 19:30
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.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer, tablet, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you, but it is not required.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Teen Virtual Connect Group
2022-09-13 18:30 - 19:30
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, or if you have questions, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.

To ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer, tablet, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you, but it is not required.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and provide you with the best experience as a group member.

Emergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time, we need access to an emergency contact (name and phone number) and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.
