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...
Every year when we get ready for the Walk to END EPILEPSY, the most obvious way to help is to register yourself – whether you attend the event or are a virtual walker! But did you know there are more ways to participate? Here are just five...
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...
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...
Dear Supporters, Due to COVID-19, we are unable to hold the 2020 Epilepsy “Have A Heart” Golf Tournament. Fortunately, there are still ways you can support people with epilepsy this year! More Ways to Show Your Support:
To spotlight the people the Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas helps, check out our weekly blog called, “An Inside Look.” This week, read about everything that goes on to make the Walk to END EPILEPSY happen. The Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas held our 2019 annual Walks to END EPILEPSY in...
By Vanessa Camarillo, Abi’s Mom Diagnosis Our princess, Abi, was diagnosed with complex partial seizures at five years old. She was my baby, my little girl, my angel, who was suffering from something beyond our control. We couldn’t fix her pain or her difficult path ahead. We didn’t know what was going on, and we had so many questions. Adapting The day she...
By Ella Allen Heidi’s Diagnosis We are a large family. I have a brother, Finn, who is 11-years-old, a sister, Lily, who is 16-years-old, and another sister, Heidi, who is nine-years-old. Heidi had her first seizure when she was four-months-old. I was eight-years-old. At that time, I don’t think I had even heard the word “seizure.” We didn’t realize it yet, but it wasn’t...
Big Give is coming up! This year, the 24-hour online giving day is on March 28 starting at midnight. Early giving doesn’t start until March 21, but you can create your own fundraiser now! Follow these three easy steps to create your own giving campaign: Go to bit.ly/biggive-efcst. Click on the Fundraise button and complete the form. Read the instructions in...
GEORGETOWN, Texas – The Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas announces Stephanie Nichols’ 8th Annual Car & Vintage Plane Show. The event will take place at Georgetown Municipal Airport on February 23, 2019. Car registration starts at 9 a.m. Spectator viewing begins at 10:30 a.m. The show runs until 2:30 p.m. There will be refreshments, family-friendly activities, and vendors. About the Show The...
