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...
By Annissa Calvillo There are small moments in life where everything is completely perfect and serene. Whether it lasts a few seconds or a few hours, these moments provide a space that feels calm and opens up a brand new world full of possibilities. This experience is called Studio E. Studio E is an art program for children,...
Why camp? This year I had the incredible opportunity to be a camp counselor at Camp Brainstorm. As a first time counselor, I witnessed the impact of camp. I saw a place that allows kids with epilepsy to come and experience traditional camp activities, while escaping the real world and conquering new challenges. Camp Brainstorm is a great place for...
We are excited to introduce our new 2018 Austin Studio E Art Instructor, Joey Korein. “Joey Korein is an artist and teacher. She earned a BFA in Printmaking and Drawing from Washington University in St. Louis. Much of Joey’s work involves used or discarded materials, especially secondhand clothing, as she has always been drawn to these relics,...
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...
