Meet other parents and caregivers living with seizures and/or epilepsy. This is an opportunity to meet others and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges of being a parent who has epilepsy and how to talk to your children about your epilepsy. For more information, contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org
LOCATION CHANGE: Connect with other adults with epilepsy at Caribou Coffee. EFMN will provide a coffee beverage and snacks. If you have any questions, please contact Northland/ Central MN Regional Outreach Manager Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330.
Come and meet other Adults living with Epilepsy. Connect with others while taking in some natural wonders and enjoying a walk through the many trails at the Hormel Nature Center. If you have questions, please contact Southern Minnesota Regional Outreach Manager Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103.
Camp Oz is intended for youth with epilepsy, and siblings, ages 9-17 who have a high level of independence. Traditionally, campers enjoy activities like swimming, horseback riding, team-building exercises, and more. Space includes 15 cabins, two modern bathroom/shower buildings, an indoor lodge/dining hall/activity center, and beachfront access. The cost for Camp
Connect with other adults with epilepsy and enjoy the scenic trail. Snacks will be provided. Parking & Trail Access: The western trailhead for the paved section beginning in Grand Rapids is at the Itasca County Fairgrounds (N.W. 14th St. and Crystal Lake Blvd.). Take I-35 to Exit 214, and head
Get to know other young adults living with epilepsy as we set out to hike and find Geocaches at Crosby Farm Regional Park. We'll follow maps and clues to hunt for treasures hidden around the park. Help us see just how many hidden objects we can find! Snacks will be
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
Meet up with other adults living with epilepsy and enjoy a walk through the sculpture garden trails at Caponi Art Park. Slow down and enjoy the scenic art as we chat and stroll. Free to attend and guests are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Accessibility note: Trails in the sculpture
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
What do parents and caregivers need to know about epilepsy and seizures in children? Hear from an expert in the field of neurology on medical treatments for children with epilepsy, developmental issues to be aware of, learning and school considerations, and social/emotional concerns and supports. This webinar gives an overview