Walk to END Epilepsy

04 Nov

Remembering…Dr. Nathan Beaty

Nathan Michael Beaty, age 35, passed away on March 4, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas, losing a battle with epilepsy that plagued his life from the age of 19.  Nathan was born to Michael and June Beaty in San Antonio on a cloudy, warm September day.  He is survived by many people who loved him dearly: his parents; his slightly older brother, Evan Beaty; aunts; uncles;...

21 Oct

Mi historia de epilepsia: Alicia Esquivel

Compartiendo su historia de epilepsia, sin importar dónde se encuentre en su viaje, impacta positivamente a nuestra comunidad. Durante nuestro Walk To END EPILEPSY – Coastal Bend, Alicia Esquivel de Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, cuenta su historia de cómo perseveir a través de los desafíos de vivir con epilepsia y la importancia del apoyo. A los 13 años, a Alicia...

13 Oct

My Epilepsy Story: Hannah Dunn

Our most cherished moments during our Walks To End Epilepsy is seeing people connect together to form a community.  At our events, sharing stories with each other helps us gain insight, inspiration, and the knowledge that we are not alone. Your story is one of the most potent implements you own; why not share it?                 Graduating from college is a...

09 Sep

How does a Virtual Walk work?

What is a Virtual Walk? A Virtual Walk Week is a way for all us to be together, even if it’s not in person! For the entire week leading up to the Virtual Walk Day, we’ll be sharing stories from people with epilepsy, volunteers, dedicated staff, and generous sponsors. Your participation in Virtual Walk Week includes: registering your family and friends,...

17 Jun

How to Facebook Fundraise

In the digital age, social media is one of the most commonly used forms of communication. All day, we like, share, heart-react, and DM. With social media, new information is shared instantaneously. That’s why we’re excited to say that you can now link your Walk to END EPILEPSY fundraiser with Facebook! In the past, the only way to share your online...

10 Jun

How to Fundraise Like a Pro

Fundraising doesn’t come naturally to everyone, but it is possible! With the right tools and the right support team behind you, you can become a superstar fundraiser in no time. Some of our past fundraisers shared their wisdom to tell us what made them successful. Tell your story and know your audience This one is important. There’s nothing that...

02 Jun

Team Epilepsy Ninjas

What’s your story? Team Epilepsy Ninjas is the name of our team for Walk to END EPILEPSY – RGV. Our team name stems from my son’s early love of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and his ability to “ninja kick” his seizures with a positive attitude.  Our Epilepsy Ninja had his first...

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