SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Thank you to all of our sponsors and media partners for their generosity and support in raising epilepsy awareness throughout the March 2016 Epilepsy Blog Relay™.

Founding Sponsor

Sunovion

Sunovion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the innovative application of science and medicine to help people with serious medical conditions. Sunovion’s spirit of innovation is driven by the conviction that scientific excellence paired with meaningful advocacy and relevant education can improve lives. The Company has charted new paths to life-transforming treatments that reflect ongoing investments in research and development and an unwavering commitment to support people with psychiatric, neurological, and respiratory conditions. Sunovion’s track record of discovery, development and commercialization of important therapies has included Brovana® (arformoterol tartrate), Latuda® (lurasidone HCI), and most recently Aptiom® (eslicarbazepine acetate).

Headquartered in Marlborough, Mass. Sunovion is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd. Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd., based in London, England, and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc., based in Mississauga, Ontario, are wholly-owned direct subsidiaries of Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. Additional information can be found on the Company’s web sites: www.sunovion.com, www.sunovion.eu and www.sunovion.ca. Connect with Sunovion on Twitter @Sunovion and LinkedIn.

LATUDA is a registered trademark of Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd.

APTIOM is used under license from BIAL.

BROVANA is a registered trademark of Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

© 2015 Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.


Partnership Sponsor

Lundbeck

Lundbeck is a pharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of those living with brain disorders, including epilepsy. We connect people living with challenging seizures at www.LGSTogether.com, and make an art therapy program called Studio E available in 50 U.S. cities through a partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation. Lundbeck supports hundreds of epilepsy events across the country each year, so if you are at an event, please stop by the Lundbeck table! Learn more at: www.YourPartnerInEpilepsy.com.


Media Partner

Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York

The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York (EFMNY) has been at the heart of the NYC epilepsy community for almost fifty years, and is New York City’s only specialized organization combining epilepsy education, awareness, and advocacy with individualized services such as counseling and vocational supports.

EFMNY.org | EpilepsyNYC.com


Media Partner

Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California

Founded in 1963, The Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California serves 44 counties from the Fresno to Monterey to the Oregon border.  We are dedicated to improving the lives of over 140,000 Northern Californians living with epilepsy.  We work to ensure that people with seizures participate in all life experiences, to improve the community’s views regarding epilepsy, and to dispel myths about epilepsy by providing information through statewide training, events, and programs.

epilepsynorcal.org


Media Partner

EPIC Long Island

Small logoEPIC Long Island has been a part of the Long Island epilepsy community for more than 60 years. We provide services for individuals with epilepsy as well as those with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Our Community Education team specializes in advocacy and awareness about epilepsy throughout Long Island.

EPICLI.org


Media Partner

Purple Power Fun Run

The Purple Power Fun Run is a 5k walk/run that was started to honor a little boy diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 6. His mother, a runner herself, was led to organize the run after her son asked her when she would be running to help him and other kids like him.

Purple Power Fun Run


Become a Sponsor

If you are interested in sponsoring a future Epilepsy Blog Relay contact Jessica Keenan Smith, Founder of Living Well With Epilepsy, via email at info@livingwellwithepilepsy.com.