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My Story…
Running the TC 10 miler will be a challenge, but it pales in comparison to the quiet courage required to navigate life with epilepsy. I am running this race on Oct 4 to honor my son, whose strength and resilience inspires me every single day, and for everyone walking this unpredictable path.
Epilepsy is so much more than a medical condition. For a child, it can mean sudden fear, missed moments, and feeling isolated from their peers. For parents and families, it means restless nights, constant vigilance, and the overwhelming desire to shield the person you love most from something completely out of your control. It impacts entire households, stretching hearts and resilience to their limits.
As a parent and a proud Board Member of the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN), I stand by EFMN’s vision to empower and support individuals and families affected by seizures through support, connection, education, and advocacy. I see the hope it restores when people realize they don't have to navigate this journey alone.
The money you donate directly funds vital research, creates supportive community programs, and provides educational resources that make schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods safer and more inclusive. We are not just raising funds; we are building a stronger, more compassionate community for our children and future generations.
Please consider supporting my 10-mile run with a donation today. Your support means so much!
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Your gift to the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota today provides:
- Education on research-based strategies to manage epilepsy for Minnesotans living with epilepsy
- Supported access to healthcare and treatments
- Personalized support navigating barriers to employment, education, and basic living needs
- Social programs that build meaningful connections, including social events, youth programs, and peer-based Connect Groups
- Seizure recognition and response training for 10,000+ individuals working and living in Minnesota annually
Together, we are making sure no one in Minnesota faces epilepsy alone.
💜 THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT 💜
$10 provides Seizure Smart Training to one individual, increasing their ability to recognize and respond to seizures.
$25 supports an adult with epilepsy's independence by providing guidance on safe transportation options and the steps required to earn back their driver’s license after a breakthrough seizure.
$50 welcomes new youth into our Shining Stars program, building confidence and letting them know they are not alone.
$100 equips nurses, teachers, and administrators at one Minnesota school with the skills to support students with epilepsy and effectively recognize and respond to seizures.
$250 supports in-person Connect Groups, creating welcoming spaces for Minnesotans impacted by epilepsy
$500 helps ensure campers at our Day Camp and Family Camp have nutritious meals, snacks, supplies, and plenty of hydration, so they can focus on trying new things and meeting new friends.
$1,000 supports one individual with a full year of personalized education and ongoing assistance to help them manage their epilepsy, access essential resources, and overcome barriers to education and employment.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 | BERNADINE BEAUVAIS | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 28 | Phillip Sitar | $53.00 |
| Sep 27 | Jenn | $106.00 |
| Sep 26 | Nicole Beauvais | $106.00 |
| Sep 24 | Anonymous | $106.00 |
| Sep 22 | Justin & Tracey | $53.00 |
| Sep 22 | Mani Mokalla | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 22 | Uncle Maui | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 21 | TJ | $106.00 |
| Sep 21 | Anonymous | $106.00 |
