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SUMMARY:REV UP Candidate Forum: Senate District 18
DESCRIPTION:Join with others in your district to learn how legislative candidates stand on policies that impact Minnesotans with brain injury and other disabilities. All sessions take place from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. Please use this link to register for the Town Hall Forum in your Minnesota Senate District.\n\nDon’t know what district you are in? Find out here.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/rev-up-candidate-forum-senate-district-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040125
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SUMMARY:Loss of a Loved One Virtual Connect Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nFor more information contact Amy Haugen at amy.haugen@efmn.org or 320.203.9722.\n\n\n\nIn 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:\n\n 	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.\n 	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.\n\n\n\n\nEmergency 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.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/loss-of-loved-one-virtual-connect-group-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040125
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UID:48871-1667329200-1667334600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Rev Up Candidate Forum: Senate District 24
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a non-partisan Rev UP MN Virtual Candidate Forum for Senate District 24 featuring candidates for the Minnesota Senate and House Districts 24A & 24B. This zoom is from 7:15-8:15 pm. Register here. \n\nDon’t know what district you are in? Find out here.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/rev-up-candidate-forum-senate-district-24/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040125
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UID:48566-1667500200-1667503800@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Connect Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 330.518.7810.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn 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:\n\n 	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.\n 	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.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/young-adult-connect-group-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040125
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UID:48573-1667932200-1667935800@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Teen Virtual Connect Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nFor more information\, or if you have questions\, please contact Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507-287-2103.\n\n\n\nTo 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:\n\n 	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.\n 	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.\n\n\n\n\nEmergency 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.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/teen-virtual-connect-group-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T190000
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UID:48570-1667934000-1667937600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Customized Virtual Connect: Parents with Epilepsy
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nFor more information\, contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.\n\n\n\nIn 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:\n\n 	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.\n 	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.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/customized-virtual-connect-parents-with-epilepsy-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T193000
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UID:49003-1668105000-1668108600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Join epilepsy advocates across the state to discuss our 2023 policy priorities\, and share about policy issues that impact the lives of people living with epilepsy. We hope you will join us! Please register at the form below.\n\nJOIN MEETING
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/advocacy-listening-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T113000
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SUMMARY:Season of Giving Event Roseville: Blanket Making
DESCRIPTION:Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN as we make cozy tie fleece blankets to donate to patients at Gillette Children’s Hospital. All materials will be provided\, and no sewing skills are needed! We’ll start the gathering with a meal provided by EFMN and then get started tying blankets. If you have questions\, please contact East Metro Regional Outreach Manager Angela Bowles Edwards at abedwards@efmn.org or 651-368-6209.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/season-of-giving-event-roseville-blanket-making/
LOCATION:Roseville Library\, 2180 North Hamline Ave\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T173000
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UID:48931-1668447000-1668454200@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Season of Giving Event Duluth: Crafts and Card-Making
DESCRIPTION:Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for dinner\, conversation\, crafts\, and card making to share with local residents of long term care facilities during the holiday season. If you have any questions\, please contact Northland/ Central MN Regional Outreach Manager\, Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/season-of-giving-event-duluth-crafts-and-card-making/
LOCATION:Duluth Gospel Tabernacle\, 1515 W. Superior St.\, Duluth\, MN\, 55806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T193333Z
UID:48575-1668537000-1668540600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Rare Epilepsies Virtual Connect Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Angela Bowles Edwards at abedwards@efmn.org or 651-368-6209.\n\n\n\nIn 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:\n\n 	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.\n 	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.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/rare-epilepsies-virtual-connect-group-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040125
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T193316Z
UID:48577-1668709800-1668713400@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Virtual Connect Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nFor more information\, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.262.9345.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 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:\n\n 	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.\n 	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.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/parent-caregiver-virtual-connect-group-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T133000
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CREATED:20220921T174131Z
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UID:48904-1668857400-1668864600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Torchbearer Honors
DESCRIPTION:The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota is hosting the Torchbearer Honors on November 19\, 2022\, to recognize individuals across the state who have made a tremendous difference for the epilepsy community. We will be honoring individuals who have been nominated by their peers and have made an impact in our community. Learn more.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/torchbearer-honors-2/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America\, 2141 Lindau Ln\, Bloomington\, MI\, 55425\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T183000
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UID:48579-1669141800-1669145400@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Adult Virtual Connect Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \n\nIf you have questions\, please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.\n\n\n\nIn 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:\n\n 	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.\n 	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.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/adult-virtual-connect-group-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040125
CREATED:20220923T165816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T190137Z
UID:48934-1669743000-1669748400@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Season of Giving Event Fargo: Card Making
DESCRIPTION:Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN and Addie’s Spread Your Sunshine to prepare and share dinner\, conversation\, and card-making with families at Ronald McDonald House during the holiday season. If you have any questions\, please contact Western MN Regional Outreach Manager Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/season-of-giving-event-fargo-card-making/
LOCATION:Ronald McDonald House\, 4757 Agassiz Crossing S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040125
CREATED:20220927T134859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T182212Z
UID:48957-1669829400-1669833000@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Grupo de conexión en Español (Miercoles\, 30 de Noviembre\, 5:30-6:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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. Están bienvenidos personas con epilepsia\, cuidadores\, padres\, o otros seres queridos de alguien con epilepsia. Si tiene preguntas\, por favor contacte a a Angela (651-368-6209\, llamada/texto).\n\n \n\n 	enlace de zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82188284802\n 	ID de reunión:  821 8828 4802
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/grupo-de-conexion-en-espanol-miercoles-30-de-noviembre-530-630pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T194500
DTSTAMP:20260502T040125
CREATED:20220926T162749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T164224Z
UID:48941-1669833000-1669837500@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday Webinar: Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)
DESCRIPTION:What are the differences between epileptic seizures and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES)\, and how can you tell which kind you have? Join Dr. Julia Doss\, nationally recognized authority on non-epileptic seizures\, to learn how PNES differs from epilepsy\, what causes it\, how it’s diagnosed\, and treatment options shown to be successful.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/wellness-wednesday-webinar-pnes/
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