We recently asked for your help to complete a survey about us. We hoped for 500 responses, and we had a donor promise $1,000 for our emergency financial assistance program if we reached that goal. We had 1,060! Here's one family we helped as a result (*names/locations changed): Laura Smith is the single mother to 24 year old John who is struggling with uncontrolled epilepsy and mental health issues. John is currently unable to work or attend school. Laura works full-time as a grocery store clerk. This is the family’s only source of income. She struggles to pay their monthly rent. John is socially isolated and his anxiety and depression have worsened over the last few months. Laura has missed many days of work caring for John and trying to get him help, which has put her behind on the rent. A one time gift of $1000 brought their rent current, alleviating the stress of unstable housing from Laura and John's worries.   Thank you!

 

 

Epilepsy Foundation New England surprised Donald Gould at the Matty Gala on February 8, 2020 with the RI Volunteer of the Year award. Christina Vilardi said, “Donald has been integral in the success of our RI events this past year. He is always willing to lend a hand, no matter the task. We couldn't accomplish the important work that we do in RI without him!" Thank you, and congratulations, Don!

Pictured, Don Gould, RI Field Service Manager Christina Vilardi, and President/CEO Susan Linn

Do you live in Western MA and have an interest in meeting families and others in the epilepsy community? If so, you will want to join us February 23rd at Mill 180 for our Western MA Winter Gathering. Connect with members of the Epilepsy community, and enjoy appetizers and refreshments. Click here for more details. 
 

 

You will want to act fast on registration for our 2020 Purple Camps, as spaces fill up fast! See our Purple Camps here.  

 

We are excited to announce our new camp partnership with the Pine Tree Society in Rome, Maine. Pine Tree Society is a place where children and adults with disabilities are able to participate in all the recreational activities they have to offer. The barrier-free setting, along with an amazing staff, ensure that activities like swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, & boating are completely accessible to all. We will be having a Sleepaway Camp Family Program at Pine Tree July 6-8. 

Because of you, we were able to kick off our Hope the Lion Campaign. See our tribute to them here.

 

ALL SHARE GROUPS HERE 

Western MA Winter Gathering, February 23rd

Epilepsy 102, February 27th

Young Leaders Network Pancake Breakfast, March 15th

Maine Family Education Conference, March 28th

Boston Patient & Family Conference 2020, March 28th

2020 Springfield Walk For Epilepsy, April 25th

2020 Boston Walk for Epilepsy, May 16th

Save the Date: 37th Annual Candlelight Dinner and Auction, November 6th


ALL EVENT LISTING HERE

Thanks to the dozens of people who hold Facebook fundraisers for us!  We are so grateful for you to share your special day with us!  To read about our current fundraisers, click here.