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.
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| 0 events, | 1 event, - Join other parents/caregivers of a nonverbal child with epilepsy for a space to share your experiences and support and encourage one another. This meets quarterly over Zoom, and it is led by EFMN volunteer, Joel Virtue or Carissa Burns. To ask questions, you can reach Joel by email at joeljvirtue@gmail.com | 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 or 218-624-1330. - Adults parenting while living with epilepsy are invited to come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. Significant others and children of the adult with epilepsy are welcome to join the meeting with their person. | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, - 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 - The death of a loved one to epilepsy is one of the most difficult experiences you will face. EFMN invites you to attend our quarterly Peer-led Loss of Loved One Connect Group to find peer support, helpful resources, and a space to talk openly about your grief. We recognize that | 0 events, | 3 events, - Join Jenifer and Barb to connect with others impacted by epilepsy at their monthly meeting in Crosby and/or Brainerd. This is a safe space to share experiences and provide encouragement and support for one another. Build your network of support and learn more about epilepsy as create new connections. Please - Join us on July 17th for a picnic 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 - 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, | 0 events, | 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 Erik Williams at Ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345. | 0 events, | 1 event, - Day Camp is for youth ages 6-12 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. Register Here for Day Camp |
| 0 events, | 1 event, - Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness, Networking & Mentoring in the Brainerd Lakes Area- Brainerd Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness, Networking & Mentoring in the Brainerd Lakes Area- Brainerd Join Jenifer and Barb to connect with others impacted by epilepsy at their monthly meeting in Crosby and/or Brainerd. This is a safe space to share experiences and provide encouragement and support for one another. Build your network of support and learn more about epilepsy as create new connections. Please | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |