2009 Walk Around Kentucky

The Epilepsy Foundation Kentuckiana thanks each and every one of you who helped to make last year's Walk Around Kentucky EpilepsyWALK a huge success! Because of you and your support, we raised almost $90,000 across Kentucky! This equates to $1 for each child and adult living with epilepsy in Kentucky and southern Indiana. Epilepsy services are critical to providing help and hope to those impacted by seizures. On their behalf, we salute you!  Please mark your calendars for this year's walks:

Click here to download a walk brochure

To view our online walk sites click the following links:

May 30 ~ Legion Park, Owensboro
June 13 ~ Preston Miller Park, Bowling Green
June 20 ~ Louisville Zoo, Louisville
June 27 ~ Keeneland, Lexington

Click on the icon above to read the April 20, 2009 Newsweek Cover article - The Mystery of Epilepsy: Why We Must Find a Cure.

John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s Tragic Loss

Their son’s cause of death listed as a seizure disorder

We were saddened to learn about the death of actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s 16-year-old son, Jett, on January 2^nd in the Bahamas. Jett apparently suffered a seizure and collapsed in the bathroom of his family’s vacation home in the Bahamas. The autopsy report lists his cause of death as a seizure disorder. It is widely reported that Jett Travolta had a history of frequent seizures. 

The Epilepsy Foundation sends its sincerest condolences to the Travolta family. We empathize with all parents of children with chronic disorders because we understand the inherent difficulties involved in safeguarding any child, especially one with special needs.Based on the circumstances of the Travoltas’ tragedy, many parents in our community are asking, “What can I do to protect my child from a seizure-related accident?”  

• Safety precautions for the home, kitchen and bathroom
• Safety guidelines for children
• First aid during a seizure
• Fact Sheet

 Mt. Everest Base Camp Project

Scott Moody, a member of the Epilepsy Foundation Kentuckiana's Board of Directors, along with six team members, including videographer, David Kiern, began an incredible 18-day trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp on October 4th.

The team chose to promote and support the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana during this once in a lifetime journey and experience. The videographer's goal during his filming of the 18-day trek is to incorporate the team's journey with the daily journey of Alex Harpole, an eight-year old who has a severe form of epilepsy called Dravet's Syndrome. David's filmmaking experience will result in the creation of three short films/documentaries - one of the team's Everest Base Camp journey, one of Alex and his daily journey with epilepsy, and the final film integrating both Alex's and the team's journey in order to raise epilepsy awareness and funding.

To meet Alex through the eyes of his family, click here

click here to support this project