Special Events

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York team will present the 2026 Flame of Hope Award to Neurelis at the 38th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. Neurelis will be honored with this award in recognition of its long standing commitment to the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York,…

Ada Yesupriya Penelope Zareski The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York team will introduce and honor the 2026 Winning Kids, Ada Yesupriya of Albany County, and Penelope Zareski of Rensselaer County at the 38th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope to be held on March 21st at Franklin Plaza in Troy. Winning Kids are…

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York is set to host the 38th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, at Franklin Plaza, Troy, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Guests will enjoy an evening of cocktails featuring an open bar cocktail hour, fine dining, dancing to the music of…

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York hosted the 37th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Birch Hill, Castleton-On-Hudson.   Guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, fine dining, dancing to the music of Soul Session, silent and live auctions, and decadent chocolate desserts-the highlight of the evening!   One especially…

Each year, the Epilepsy Foundation of America works tirelessly to coordinate a legislative lobbying effort in Washington D.C. with advocates from all across the nation. Every other year,  ‘Teens Speak Up!’, a lobbying program, which the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York was proud to be a part of this year, and in many years…

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York hosted the 37th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Birch Hill, Castleton-On-Hudson.   Guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, fine dining, dancing to the music of Soul Session, silent and live auctions, and decadent chocolate desserts-the highlight of the evening!  Over 200…

Hello, I’m Karen Wachs, and I’m honored to share my journey with the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York (EFNENY) and our signature event, the Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope. My involvement with this incredible organization began seven years ago, and I’ve been privileged to serve as a board member for the past five…

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York is set to celebrate its 37th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Birch Hill, located in Castleton-On-Hudson, beginning at 5:30 p.m.   “Confections in Chocolate is not your typical fundraising gala,” stated current Board President, Betty DiMaria. She shared the distinguishing…

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York is set to host the 37th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Birch Hill, Castleton-On-Hudson beginning at 5:30 p.m.   Guests will enjoy an evening of cocktails, fine dining, dancing to the music of Soul Session, silent and live auctions, and decadent…

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York is set to celebrate its 37th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Birch Hill Estate, Castleton-On-Hudson beginning at 5:30 p.m.  Guests will enjoy an evening of cocktails, fine dining, music and dancing, silent and live auctions, and decadent chocolate desserts donated…

As the year comes to a close, the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York (EFNENY) invites you to participate in the 2024 ” EFNENY Days of Giving.” This special fundraising initiative is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with epilepsy while spreading holiday cheer in a variety of…

Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement, was created in 2012. It was conceived as a day to encourage people to do good. It was initially launched to respond to the commercialization and consumerism seen during the holiday season.  Since its inception, Giving Tuesday has grown drastically. It has become a day celebrated worldwide, with millions…