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 Necastro at Lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358
Calendar of Events
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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, - - Join other parents/caregivers of a nonverbal child with epilepsy for a space to share your experiences and support and encourage one another. This group will meet quarterly over Zoom, and it is led by EFMN volunteer, Joel Virtue and Kim Olson. Lisa Peterson from EFMN will be in attendance at | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, - 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 Lisa Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org 218-624-1330. - 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 Erik Williams at Erik.williams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345 | 1 event, - 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 | 2 events, - Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for pizza and time to connect with others at Pizza Ranch. The pizza buffet is free for attendees. - Adults impacted by epilepsy are welcome to attend this monthly volunteer led in-person group to meet others who can relate to their experiences of managing epilepsy. You're welcome to bring a store-bought item to share, and please plan to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. Location: Miller Dwan adjoining meeting rooms. For | 0 events, | 1 event, - Individuals impacted by epilepsy are welcome to join Babs Larson, retired librarian and author living with epilepsy to connect with others as part of creative writing group that meets monthly in Minneapolis at Mojo Coffee Gallery. Bring your notebook or computer, and food and beverage are available for purchase. Please |
| 1 event, - Epilepsy is what unites us, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy. In 2024, EFMN will host walks in six cities across Minnesota – St. Cloud, Moorhead, Mankato, Duluth, Rochester, and the Twin Cities. The walks are the largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota to benefit people | 0 events, | 1 event, - 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 | 0 events, | 3 events, - A place for people to share their experiences, their encouragement and support for one another and to network together. Supporting each other goes beyond just sending an encouraging message, which we do rely on through difficult stages in our journey and we allow this space for each other to steam - Stop by the Brainerd Caribou @ 425 8th Ave NE to connect with Lisa Peterson and others impacted by epilepsy. - 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 | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for a Pizza Party, conversation, and games. Buffet is free for attendees | 0 events, | 1 event, - 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 Jessica Rodning at Jessica.rodning@efmn.org or 651-287-2301 | 1 event, - Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for a potluck, conversation, crafts, and games. Please bring a store bought potluck item, and you're welcome to bring a board games/activity to share. | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - This group gives kids a safe environment to play with their peers and 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 with any questions. | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |