Connect with Others
Creating a network of support with people in the epilepsy community
Finding a sense of support and community is vital for people living with epilepsy as well as their family. The Epilepsy Foundation offers opportunities to meet others, learn from their experiences, and connect on a personal level.
Connect Groups occur on a monthly basis across our service area, with specific meetings for adults, children, and caregivers impacted by epilepsy. Other social events are offered throughout the year for children, teens, and adults.
See a complete list of all upcoming events on our calendar, or explore the different ways to connect with others through the buttons below.
Advocacy
Influence public policy and raise epilepsy awareness.Camp Programs
Camps for youth of all abilities.Connect Groups
Organized time to develop connections and share insights.Social Events
Special events held throughout the year for individuals and families.Shining Stars
Program for youth living with epilepsy.Thriving with Epilepsy
Meet Ary Rodeghiero
Connect Groups gave Ary and Lynn an introduction to EFMN services, as it does for many families, but the first event they attended was the Rise Above Seizures Walk in 2011. Ary’s since become involved in a variety of youth events and joined the Shining Stars program.
Ary's Story
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May
Twin Cities Creative Writing Group for Indviduals impacted by Epilepsy
Individuals impacted by epilepsy are welcome to join Babs Larson, retired librarian and author living with epilepsy to connect with others as part of creative writing group that meets monthly in Minneapolis at Mojo Coffee Gallery. Bring your notebook or computer, and food and beverage are available for purchase. Please
10
May
Arrowwood Water Park Event
All individuals and families impacted by epilepsy are invited to join in a day of fun at the Big Splash Waterpark at Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, MN. Your adventure can take you on three 4-story-tall waterslides, float down the Lazy River on an inner tube, relax in the tropical whirlpool
13
May
Spanish Connect
La epilepsia puede ser una condición aislante sin el apoyo de otros, pero creemos que nadie debería tener que enfrentar la epilepsia solo. Esta reunión virtual es una oportunidad para conectarse con otras personas hispanohablantes, compartir experiencias y dar/recibir apoyo. Son bienvenidos personas con epilepsia, cuidadores, padres, u otros seres
Get to know other people with epilepsy
Whether you're an adult living with epilepsy, a parent of a child with epilepsy, or connected to epilepsy in some other way, Connect Groups are a great way to meet others and learn from their experiences.
Connect Groups