FIND US Donate Now! Search Form LEARN LIVING WITH EPILEPSY MAKE A DIFFERENCE CONNECT ABOUT US You Are Here Make A Difference / eJourney eJourney Each Journey Is Unique As with many great ideas, the eJourney initiative came from a conversation with leaders in our community. Board members Camila Coelho and Cynthia Hudson suggested a new approach to telling the stories behind the fight against epilepsy. Please join Camila, Cynthia and many, many more in this brave act of standing up against epilepsy. The eJourney is yours, and we want to share it far and wide. SHARE YOUR STORY FEATURED Ravi Ghotra Person with Epilepsy Ravi Ghotra was in denial about his epilepsy at first, but now he is sharing his story about how he is helping others through similar situations. Read Ravi Ghotra 's Story Sort by Child of a Person with Epilepsy Child with Epilepsy Family Stories Friend of a Person with Epilepsy Health Care Professional Parent of a Child with Epilepsy Partner of a Person with Epilepsy Person with Epilepsy School Personnel Sibling of a Person with Epilepsy Teen with Epilepsy Apply Jessica Chappell Person with Epilepsy Jessica faced challenges living with epilepsy, including restrictions that impacted her childhood and career. Advocating for herself and others made a difference. Read Jessica Chappell's Story Jake Adams Person with Epilepsy Jake Adams is sharing his story to encourage other people to overcome challenges. He states epilepsy is hard to live with, but you’re not alone in your journey. Read Jake Adams's Story Andreina Perez Person with Epilepsy Andreina Perez is sharing her eJourney about how epilepsy made her stronger. Read more about how she overcame the challenges she has faced. Read Andreina Perez's Story Rachell Cofer Person with Epilepsy Rachell Cofer is sharing her story about the challenges of living with epilepsy and how talking about it has helped her to overcome them. Read her eJourney. Read Rachell Cofer's Story Jamie Hood Parent of a Child with Epilepsy Jamie is sharing her son Rick’s story to show how their family overcame doubts with epilepsy. Read this eJourney to learn more. Read Jamie Hood's Story Karen Waggoner Person with Epilepsy Karen is sharing her eJourney to highlight not only the challenges she has faced living with epilepsy, but how she has never given up & ultimately overcome them. Read Karen Waggoner's Story Kathryn Hermie Parent of a Child with Epilepsy Kathryn Hermie is sharing her daughter Emmery’s e-Journey to highlight the importance of understanding epilepsy and preventing SUDEP. Read Kathryn Hermie 's Story 0 1 2 3 4 5 Be inspired by our community and share your journey. SHARE YOUR STORY Our Mission The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. Follow Us 3540 Crain Highway, Suite 675, Bowie, MD 20716 | 1.800.332.1000 LEARN COVID-19 and Epilepsy About Epilepsy: The Basics Types of Seizures Types of Epilepsy Syndromes Epilepsy Due to Specific Causes Triggers of Seizures Diagnosis Treating Seizures and Epilepsy Managing Your Epilepsy Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy LIVING WITH EPILEPSY Our Training and Education Healthy Living Driving and Transportation Independent Living Legal Help EF My Seizure Diary Toolbox Epilepsy and ... Schools and Seizure Preparedness Seizure First Aid and Safety MAKE A DIFFERENCE Join our Grassroots Advocacy Walk to END EPILEPSY® Care and Cure Institute: END EPILEPSY in Children Get Involved eJourney Ways to Give Online Store Merchandise Online Store Educational Materials GIVE 26 to END EPILEPSY Public Awareness CONNECT Get Social! 24/7 Helpline Community Forums Seizure and Epilepsy News Contact Us Find an Epilepsy Specialist Find a Clinical Trial Epilepsy Foundation Terms of Use Privacy Policy ABOUT US Advocacy Research and New Therapies Our Programs Learning Healthcare System Find Your Local Epilepsy Foundation About the Foundation Careers Our Impact Copyright © 2020. Epilepsy Foundation of America®, d/b/a Epilepsy Foundation®, is a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. All rights reserved. P Get the Latest Epilepsy News * Submit