08 May

A Look Back at 2018 Epilepsy “Have A Heart” Golf Tournament

 Our community. Our impact. Your support matters. Epilepsy “Have A Heart” Golf Tournament. We can’t image a better way to spend a Friday! We are so grateful to the Epilepsy “Have a Heart” Golf Tournament organizers Barbara and Jeff English, committee members, Brain Sentinel, all sponsors...

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19 Apr

Makayla Benkula Advocates for Epilepsy Funding on Capitol Hill

Makayla Benkula first came to us two years ago as a participant at Camp Brainstorm, a camp for children living with epilepsy. Benkula started having seizures when she was three and was diagnosed with epilepsy at 11. Makayla said she struggled in school because people were not educated about her condition. Makayla’s mother said she was labeled as a “behavior...

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10 Apr

EFCST Social Services Coordinator is awarded the Excellence in Caregiving Award

“Kathy is an unsung hero. She cares deeply about persons affected by epilepsy. As a social worker she helps families find their way after struggling with a diagnosis of epilepsy. Her efforts to help the families are beyond those of an ordinary social worker.”- Kim Martin, EFCST Assistant Director Kathy Kraemer accepts Excellence in Caregiving Award Kathy Kraemer has been...

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07 Mar

Mother raises $40,000 through Amplify Austin after losing daughter to epilepsy

Lauren “Peanut” Lynch Lauren Nadine Lynch was best known as “Peanut” by those who loved her. She was an accomplished athlete and an inspiration to other people with disabilities despite living with epilepsy. On January 29, 2018, 22-year-old Lauren lost her battle with epilepsy. Only 30 days after tragically losing her daughter, Shila Leos set up a fundraiser through

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15 Feb

2018 Epilepsy IM OK SuperHero 5K

We’re back for another great year! Our Inspiration Eight years after losing their beloved son, the Smith Family continues to bring inspiration, awareness and unity to the epilepsy community. Kaden Smith was 9-years-old when he lost his battle with epilepsy. Since then, the Smith family has started this race in the fight against epilepsy so not another moment is...

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Monica & Kim
19 Dec

My Epilepsy Story: Redefining Monica

Thank YOU. You made a big difference in Monica’s life this year. Monica had been bullied and lost several jobs because of her epilepsy. She was anxious, self-conscious and she experienced memory issues. When she first met with Kathy Kraemer, the social services coordinator for Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas, Kathy remembers Monica “selling herself short.” Monica wanted to...

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27 Sep

Security Service Charitable Foundation donates $2,500 to purchase custom helmets for disadvantaged people with epilepsy

Security Service Charitable Foundation has presented Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas (EFCST) with a $2,500 donation to purchase custom-fit and medically necessary helmets for disadvantaged youth and adults with epilepsy. EFCST is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort and support for people with epilepsy and their families and caretakers. They strive to help people with epilepsy lead active, productive...

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18 Sep

Central Texas nonprofit provides emergency medications to Harvey victims with epilepsy

The catastrophic Hurricane Harvey may have devastated the southern region of the United States with historic flooding. But Harvey was no match for the overflowing community presence, support, and assistance that outpoured across every city in the nation. From raising money through fundraisers to offering supplies, housing, and even free rides, Harvey could not stop the spirit and camaraderie of people....

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