DONATE RESEARCHING TO CURE EPILEPSY: FALL 2021 Read our report to learn how we’ve stayed focused in our mission while navigating our collective new reality. READ THE REPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IS OUR GREATEST HOPE FOR DISCOVERING CURES FOR EPILEPSY. In the past, I have written and spoken about the challenges that the pandemic has created for the research community. One of the less tangible impacts that we have experienced has been on our overall ability to conduct scientific exchange. We’ve all become masters of Zoom, but it is so much more challenging to exchange ideas, brainstorm new approaches, or bounce ideas off colleagues in a virtual setting. That is why we are so excited to attend this year’s annual American Epilepsy Society meeting in person, where we will share ideas and dream of possibilities that will move our understanding of epilepsy forward. Thousands of healthcare professionals and researchers focused on epilepsy will gather to share best practices and breakthrough research, learn about new scientific findings, and exchange ideas with colleagues from all over the world. WE’VE SPENT OVER 20 YEARS SOLELY FOCUSED ON EPILEPSY RESEARCH BECAUSE WE UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES THAT OUR COMMUNITY FACES WHEN LIVING WITH EPILEPSY AND LOVING PEOPLE WHO LIVE WITH EPILEPSY. We know that epilepsy is a heterogenous disorder; it affects each member of our community differently. We research to find cures for all types of epilepsy and for all who are impacted: those who are seizure-free with medication and devices, those who are mildly impacted, and those who are profoundly impacted. Our vision of a world without epilepsy is what drives us every day. This year, we’re proud to have made incredible strides in several areas to advance our vision. In this issue of Researching to CURE Epilepsy, you’ll find the latest discoveries, partnerships, and people who’ve made extraordinary breakthroughs in epilepsy research, as well as those living with epilepsy who’ve deeply inspired us to continue our important work. READ THE REPORT DONATE 2021 DONOR LIST Our work to fund epilepsy research is made possible because of our generous donors who believe in a world without epilepsy. When it became clear that we would have to postpone or cancel fundraising events to keep our community safe, you responded with creativity and passion that led to reimagined activities to support our mission. We have been amazed by the dedication of all of our donors, especially our CURE Epilepsy Champions who brainstormed new ways to bring together their communities to raise funds for research. We are profoundly grateful to the thousands of individuals and organizations who, with a gift to CURE Epilepsy, helped advance epilepsy research and our mission to find a cure. We depend on your support every day. And every day, we move one step closer to curing epilepsy – and we’re humbled to have you with us along the journey. While space permits us to only list some of our 4,500+ donors, our gratitude for every gift is limitless. Each and every donation is critical to driving epilepsy research forward toward a cure. Thank you. $100,000–$249,999 Anonymous Cameron Boyce Foundation Debra Cafaro and Terrance Livingston Lisa and Michael Cotton Shery and David Cotton Grosvenor Capital Management Greenwich Biosciences Dianne Raso or Ann G. and James B. Ritchey Foundation $50,000–$99,999 Bank of America Bloomberg Philanthropies The Kenneth C. 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