FIND US Donate Now! Search Form LEARN LIVING WITH EPILEPSY MAKE A DIFFERENCE CONNECT ABOUT US You Are Here About Us / About the Foundation About the Foundation CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS We are a nationwide organization. We provide community services, public education, federal and local advocacy, seizure first aid training, and research funding into new treatments and therapies. Find out how you can join the fight! About Us About the Foundation Financial Information Our Leadership Welcome to Epilepsy.com! Our Mission Our Logo Contact Us Our Core Values and Strategic Plan International Partnership Careers Our Editors Epilepsy Foundation Media Page Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity Advocacy Research and New Therapies Our Programs Learning Healthcare System Find Your Local Epilepsy Foundation Careers Our Impact BY THE NUMBERS Over more than five decades, the Epilepsy Foundation has funded $65 million in epilepsy research and supported more than 3,000 epilepsy investigators and specialists in their early careers. Over the past 17 years, in partnership with the CDC, the Epilepsy Foundation has Helped to improve access to care for people with epilepsy Expanded its digital reach and online resources in homes across the country Trained more than 500,000 school and community personnel in how to recognize seizures and administer Seizure First Aid. The Foundation has also assisted more than 108,000 people through its 24/7 Helpline in the past five years, and continues to focus on innovation, new therapies, community services, advocacy and education as key priorities. KEY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES Wellness Institute Provides strategies to enhance your quality of life SUDEP Institute Works to prevent sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and supports those bereaved Talk About It! Celebrities join epilepsy experts to raise awareness Epilepsy Innovation Institute Seeks to solve the challenges faced by people with seizure GET THE NEWS! Join our mailing list to stay to date about programs, events, and news about epilepsy. SUBMIT Donate to Support Our Mission Our mission 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. For more than five decades, the Epilepsy Foundation has shone a light on epilepsy. The Foundation and its nationwide network of nearly 50 partners connects people to treatment, support and resources; leads advocacy efforts; funds innovative research and the training of specialists; and educates the public about epilepsy and seizure first aid. Claire Claire loves reading, writing, and history. But missing school for doctors’ appointments and medical testing makes it hard to keep up. Before her family connected with us, Claire told her mom she “felt like the only one who had epilepsy in the whole world and that no one understood me!” 4 Star Rating Click image to read our Charity Navigator rating Charity Navigator has awarded the Epilepsy Foundation four out of four stars. This top rating indicates the Epilepsy Foundation adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way. Community Services Our local network provides direct services and connections in communities across the United States for individuals and families impacted by seizures and epilepsy. Each local foundation provides education and outreach to community organizations like school systems, emergency services, and local governments. Lily Lily had her first seizure when she was a baby. She is bright, talented, and full of dreams for her future. But sudden, frightening, dangerous seizures are still part of her life. She describes having epilepsy as “a war that doesn’t have an ending.” But together we can change that! Public Education We provide educational support for individuals and families to help make sure they can manage and control their seizures to the best of their ability. Special initiatives help individuals and caregivers improve their overall health and raise awareness about the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). In addition, we educate the general public to help improve understanding of epilepsy, seizure recognition, and first aid. Epilepsy.com is the largest online education and community portal in the world for epilepsy education and awareness, with over 19 million global visitors a year. Chase Chase was diagnosed with epilepsy at age three. His seizures – sometimes hundreds a day – slowed his mental and emotional development. With his family and the epilepsy community, Chase is surrounded by love as he fights his battle against epilepsy. Research Into New Treatments And Therapies Our epilepsy research ecosystem covers the entire spectrum of discovery – from the idea to market. We foster the development of new scientists and support research that leads to better treatments and care and an end to SUDEP. We strive for excellence, innovation, and radical thinking to end epilepsy. Federal And Local Advocacy We are committed to people with epilepsy, their family members, and caregivers; to advocating for funding for epilepsy programs, research, and a cure; to policies that promote research and innovation; to improving access to and coverage of quality care and essential services; and to the protection of the rights of individuals with disabilities. These broad goals guide our federal and state advocacy activities. Kevin Kevin had epilepsy since he was a child. He tried many medications, but nothing completely controlled his seizures. The night of January 31, 2014, he had two seizures during his sleep. His wife, who was very familiar with his seizures, rolled over and went back to sleep. The next morning, she woke up and he didn't. He was only 56 years old. After learning about SUDEP following his passing, his daughter Amber said, “We just didn't know that this could have happened.” How YOU Can Make A Difference! Giving to the Epilepsy Foundation means you make the world a better, easier, more manageable place for Lily, Claire, Chase, and the 3.4 million other people in the U.S. who are living with epilepsy and seizures. Giving means you can help us prevent tragedies like Kevin's family experienced. Donate Now Find out more about why your gift matters. Discover more ways to give. “Like” the Epilepsy Foundation on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Find more ways to get involved by raising awareness and volunteering. WE RECOMMEND GET INVOLVED Walk to End Epilepsy ATHLETES VS EPILEPSY Raising Awareness Through Sports SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT! 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