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For participating in 2026 University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon

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Help Me Change the Conversation About Epilepsy

Despite the fact that 1 in 26 people will eventually be diagnosed with epilepsy at some point in their lifetime - the vast majority of those with epilepsy feel isolated and alone. They have never met or talked with anyone else who also experiences epilepsy, and they find few resources and help outside of their neurologist’s office. Empowering Epilepsy was founded in 2014 by people with epilepsy, for people with epilepsy, to meet this dire need for learning, emotional, and disease management support. We strive to help people with epilepsy find proactive ways to lessen their seizures, meet others who are also living with epilepsy, listen and speak with experts, and discover resources and opportunities to empower their lives. Our ultimate goal is to anchor a global community of support and learning for our members and their loved ones.

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Please support me as I join Empowering Epilepsy's Team in the Cleveland Marathon! Their mission means a lot to me because they show people living with epilepsy and their loved ones what they can do.

1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy. Receiving an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan can take years...even decades. 

Empowering Epilepsy's goal is to better educate people with epilepsy on their diagnosis and treatment plan, so they can talk to their doctor and more quickly improve their overall quality of life. They provide free or low cost programs, conferences, and support to help them discover what they can do.

Every dollar raised is helping to empower the lives of people living with epilepsy and seizures in Northeast Ohio!