November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM). The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York (EFNENY) invites you to join them in a month of awareness, advocacy, and community.
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder defined as having two or more unprovoked seizures; it can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time. 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime. Epilepsy can result from a brain injury, heredity, or in most cases, reasons unknown. Join EFNENY to advocate, celebrate, and educate throughout November!
Looking for ways to get involved this November? The EFNENY team is here to help!
Educational Opportunities:
- Wednesday, November 6th: Exercise and Wellbeing for People with Epilepsy Webinar with Dr. Frawley.
- Wednesday, November 6th: Seizure First Aid Certification Webinar.
- Thursday, November 7th: Annual Awards Luncheon- Duo at the Dunes (Italian American Community Center) .
- Saturday, November 16th: 3rd Annual NYS Epilepsy Coalition Conference
- Tuesday, November 19th: Dinner with a Doctor with Dr. Pugh at Moscatiellos in Troy.
Looking for more educational opportunities or a specific program? Reach out to EFNENY Health Educator Rachel Yattaw to learn more about hosting an in-person or virtual training session. Training sessions are FREE! Email ryattaw@epilepsyneny.org to learn more.
Fundraisers:
Kick-off National Epilepsy Awareness Month in a delicious way all across Northeastern New York by attending a “Dine to Donate” Fundraiser!
- Friday, November 1st: Blaze Pizza, Albany
- Friday, November 15th: Panera, Plattsburgh
- Wednesday, November 20th: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Poughkeepsie
- Thursday, November 21st: Recovery Sports Grill, Capital Region Locations
Since 1969, the Epilepsy Foundation has celebrated November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM). Over the years, other organizations have joined the Foundation in that month-long recognition. In 2003, Congress passed a formal resolution declaring November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month.
NEAM is the perfect time for our community to share our experiences with seizures and Change Our Epilepsy Story. So spread the word! It is also an opportunity to educate the world on how to be prepared and act safely if someone has a seizure. Learn more ways to recognize this November as NEAM by staying up to date by following @EFNENY on social media platforms! For more information, call the Epilepsy Foundation at 518-456-7501 or visit HERE!
