Becoming an Epilepsy Advocate

In this section, advocates use their skills in art, writing, and musical composition to positively impact the lives of many people with epilepsy.

Telling Christopher’s Story

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the leading cause of death in people with uncontrolled seizures. This section details the lives of people who have lost a loved one to SUDEP and found meaning from their tragedies by helping others in similar situations.

Running Backwards to End Epilepsy

An elite athlete using her platform for epilepsy awareness, a person with epilepsy who climbed his way to a better life, and a man who ran a marathon backwards to raise funds and awareness of epilepsy are part of the journeys of the advocates in this section.

Diagnosis of Uncertainty to Positive Impact

Furthering the missions of epilepsy organizations, by either volunteering for, starting, or running an organization that serves people with epilepsy have been the goals of the advocates who have dedicated their lives to organizational advocacy.

Making Changes in the World

Furthering the missions of epilepsy organizations, by either volunteering for, starting, or running an organization that serves people with epilepsy have been the goals of the advocates who have dedicated their lives to organizational advocacy.

Making a Difference

Furthering the missions of epilepsy organizations, by either volunteering for, starting, or running an organization that serves people with epilepsy have been the goals of the advocates who have dedicated their lives to organizational advocacy.

In Honor of Carolina

Epilepsy education and awareness are brought to the forefront in the following stories through innovative outreach, research, and marketing efforts.

Go and Enjoy Your Life

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the leading cause of death in people with uncontrolled seizures. This section details the lives of people who have lost a loved one to SUDEP and found meaning from their tragedies by helping others in similar situations.

Climbing My Personal Mountain

An elite athlete using her platform for epilepsy awareness, a person with epilepsy who climbed his way to a better life, and a man who ran a marathon backwards to raise funds and awareness of epilepsy are part of the journeys of the advocates in this section.

Hope for Better Options—

In this section, people’s experiences with rare forms of epilepsy have given rise to many forms of advocacy for people with epilepsy. From forming an organization to tracking seizures, there is no act of advocacy too large or small.