Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA - EFEPA

Our friends at Serenity Counseling have an online chronic illness support group that is free to join! Check them out as we know how critical support is throughout a medical journey! Sign up by emailing [email protected].

Our friends at The Nest Project are dedicated to nurturing and equipping children in Pennsylvania with disabilities by providing essential items, inclusive resources, and support for families, especially during times of crisis. Check out their website at https://www.nestcares.org/ and support their mission!

Caring for a child with epilepsy can feel overwhelming, as you navigate complex medical needs, changing abilities, and deep emotional challenges. Our friends at Courageous Parents Network offers resources for families facing serious childhood illness, with guidance for today and what lies ahead, plus a Media Library, blog, and events designed to connect and support you. Wherever you are in your journey, you are not alone!

Check out their website at https://courageousparentsnetwork.org/ for many wonderful resources!

Together, we can make a difference: ONE COMMUNITY. ONE CAUSE.

Join us on June 20th for the 2026 Walk for Epilepsy and help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support individuals and families impacted by epilepsy throughout our community.

Registration is free, but all participants must be registered to attend. Spots are limited, but
still available!

Register today:
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Epilepsy2026

During Pride Month, we recognize and celebrate the diverse experiences within the epilepsy community.

Recent research suggests that LGBTQIA+ individuals are twice as likely to report active epilepsy as their heterosexual and cisgender peers. Everyone deserves access to compassionate care, supportive communities, and the opportunity to thrive.

At EFEPA, we are committed to ensuring that no one faces epilepsy alone.

Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH), 2024

Self-Care Saturday

Some days, self-care looks like accomplishing a goal.

Other days, it looks like slowing down and allowing yourself to rest.

Both are important.

Living well with epilepsy starts with treating yourself with the same kindness and compassion that you offer to others.

Take care of yourself today, you deserve it.

Join us Monday, July 13th from 7-8pm EST for our webinar: The Keys to Ketogenic Diets in Epilepsy! Nurse Practitioner, Sarah Tefft, will provide a clear and supportive overview of how ketogenic diets can be used as a treatment for epilepsy. She will review the history of ketogenic diets, explain how they work, explore the different types of diets available, and discuss potential side effects. The session will also focus on practical strategies to help make this therapy more manageable in everyday life.

REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/EFEPAKeto2026

We are so grateful for the incredible epilepsy warriors in our community who inspire us every day with their strength, resilience, and determination.

Today, we're honored to spotlight one of our own warriors, Ann Rossi, and share her powerful epilepsy journey. Her story highlights the importance of support and hope.

Read Ann's story and learn about her journey here: https://www.epilepsy.com/stories/finding-support-my-journey

We’re so grateful for our followers and truly appreciate your comments, messages, and support!

If you have questions, need information, or are looking for resources, the best way to reach us is by email at [email protected] or by phone at (215) 629-5003.

Our team is here to help and support you every step of the way.