$20,000 wish comes true for teen with epilepsy

Recently in West Nyack, NY a wish came true for Matthew Von Dollen. This 18 year old, who has epilepsy, was given the gift of independence. Because his seizures are resistant to treatment, Matthew’s family is afraid to leave him alone. Now thanks to Canine Assistants, he will be able to enjoy … Read More

Epilepsy gifts that make an impact

Epilepsy Gift Guide During this season of holiday parties and gift giving, I thought it would be fun to see what’s available in epilepsy gifts. I was surprised to find that there are many options for contributing to the cause and increasing awareness by way of a holiday gift. Since everyone loves … Read More

Meet Kyle and Rose: The KARE Foundation

The Kyle and Rose Epilepsy Foundation (KARE) was formed in 2010, and is committed to raising awareness, support and a finding a cure. In a letter to her son, Rose writes: “It is my hope and desire that what I build today will be the foundation of your future.  I want to … Read More

Is your school Thinking About Epilepsy?

The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey (EFNJ) has been tackling the topic of epilepsy in schools all over the New Jersey. In fact, since 2007 the organization, in conjunction with the Anita Kaufmann Foundation, has educated over 20,000 fifth grade students on the topic of epilepsy using a program called Thinking About … Read More

An inside look at Steve Wynn and Joey’s Song

 Steve Wynn  In March of 2010, Michael Gomoll lost his son suddenly to Dravet’s Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. Gomoll then established The Joseph Gomoll Foundation to honor his son, and began preparing for the release of the Joey’s Song project. One of the leading supporters in the Joey’s Song … Read More

Chandra Hoffman features Living Well With Epilepsy on her blog

Chandra Hoffman, author of Chosen, is featuring a piece of mine and Living Well with Epilepsy on the new Wednesday Writers section of her blog. Since graduating from Cornell University, Chandra has been an orphanage relief worker in Romania, a horse trainer in the Caribbean, a short order cook in a third world hospital, the director of a … Read More

Puppies that are making a difference

As part of their Epilepsy Awareness Month activities, the folks at UCB presented Canine Assistants with much needed supplies collected through a company wide donation drive. The supplies were presented to Canine Assistants at their graduation in support of their seizure response dogs. Canine Assistants is a non-profit organization that helps people … Read More

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