Youth with Epilepsy

12 Apr

An Inside Look: First-Ever Youth Retreat

After a year of staying home, 2021 felt like the perfect time to get together. In March, EFCST hosted our first ever Youth Retreat for young adults with epilepsy — we wanted to bring together friends for some fun and respite after a long year of social distancing.  Participants made new memories while enjoying four days and three nights in the...

12 Apr

Camp for Kids Raffle

Camp Brainstorm is a dream opportunity for youth with epilepsy. For a whole week, our campers enjoy the freedoms of summer camp in a safe, medically monitored environment. Camp Brainstorm is free to campers and their families, and we need your support to keep it that way! Your participation in...

25 Jun

The Prevalence of Cyberbullying during the Pandemic

With schools closed and events canceled to protect our families from the spread of COVID-19, an increased amount of time online presents another risk to children – cyberbullying. Particularly for children with epilepsy, cyberbullying can perpetuate negative stigmas that are harmful to a child’s happiness and sense of security. A child with special health needs or chronic illness is more...

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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