By America Guerrero An Opportunity My name is America Guerrero and I am a summer intern at the Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas. I heard about the Epilepsy Foundation through a summer program I was planning to attend at UTSA called Citymester. Before my interview, I did some research on the organization. I was very surprised to see how...
By Lily Flowers Hi, my name is Lily Flowers, and I am a 13-year-old seventh-grader at Homer J. Morris Middle School in McAllen, TX where I love social studies and theater class. I love legos, baseball, horseback riding, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. I take piano lessons, and I work hard at occupational therapy and physical therapy twice a week, every week,...
My name is Jessica Rosales. Yes, I have the same last name as the CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas – she’s my momma! I was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy at age 11. My mom started the Foundation to help families like ours, who didn’t have anywhere else to turn. Jessica Rosales, Peer Facilitator I...
Last week, Kimberly Martin, Epilepsy Foundation Assistant Director, attended the PCORI Annual Meeting. Kimberly attended as a PCORI Ambassador, Patient Peer Reviewer, and voice for patients living with epilepsy. The Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute funds research to help patients and caretakers make better-informed decisions about their healthcare choices. PCORI Ambassadors strive to change the culture of health research. Their goal is...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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....
Eleven-year-old Chase Johnson has turned his hoop dreams into a nonprofit that’s helping others. ...
