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EFGC client Claudia RamirezThe Danny Did Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's clinic at Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute was recently featured on Chicago's ABC7 News. Click here to watch the story.

Danny Did Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is proud to support the Danny Did Foundation. Visit their web site at www.dannydid.org.

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago

Calling All Volunteers!

Volunteers

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is excited to launch a new volunteer program and we want you to be a part of it! There are many programs and services that the Foundation could use your support and expertise to make successful. Volunteers are needed across the board in a variety of different areas. Whether it's mentoring someone who has epilepsy, organizing a teen group outing or helping at an event or with office administrative work, we can use your help!

Click here to download our volunteer application. Once it is completed, send it back to us and someone will be in touch with you to go over the next steps. If you have any questions, please call 312-939-8622.

We look forward to working with you!

'Meeting of the Minds on Epilepsy' Educational Program Series starts September 14!

Meeting of the Minds

On Tuesday, September 14, the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's 'Meeting of Minds on Epilepsy' educational program series will begin with its first session Neuropsychological Testing & Educational Supports for your Child. These FREE sessions are held throughout the northwest suburbs from 6 to 8 pm and are hosted by some of the area's top epilepsy specialists. To find out more information about this program series and the details of each session, click here or contact Tracy Schultz at 312-939-8622 ext.224 or tschultz@epilepsychicago.org

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago announces merger with American Epilepsy Outreach FoundAEOFation

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago and the American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation have announced a merger of their two organizations. The merger was approved by both organizations’ Boards of Directors on Thursday, June 17, and took effect as of that date.

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Hollywood ROCKED Chicago!
Were you there?

BFTVOn Saturday, June 26, nearly 1,000 people packed the Vic Theatre in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood for the all-star, house-rockin' event of the decade.
"Band From TV," featuring Greg Grunberg, Hugh Laurie, James Denton, Jesse Spencer, and other TV favorites, brought down the house in a benefit concert to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago.

CLICK HERE for tons of fun, fab, celeb-filled pictures!

(And don't forget to check out the pics of the evening's opening act, "South of 80.")


Thanks for making the 2010 Epilepsy Walk our BEST ever!

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's 2010 Greater Chicago Epilepsy Walk made history—a record number of teams and more walkers than ever took part in our tenth annual event. A total of 1,764 participants in 165 teams helped us raise over $210,000!

Click here to watch some video highlights from the Wheaton Walk. And be sure to check out our HUGE collection of photos from both Walks!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the events, supported walkers and supported the Walk! We couldn't have done it without you.
 

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago Program Initiatives

EFGC Program InitiativesThis summer, the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago will be adding several programs to our comprehensive list of services. We will continue to provide support with our existing programs such as the Ready... Set... Work! Employment Program, Seizure Smart Schools Education Initiative, and Camp Blackhawk.

As we strive to expand and improve our impact on the epilepsy community, we have created additional programs that will be launched within the next few months. These programs include Seven Weeks of Wellness: Epilepsy & Healthy Living, Spotlight Art Program: Expressions Through Art, Advocacy Action: State Leaders Education Initiative, and ParentLink: Parent Partnership of Newly Diagnosed Children with Epilepsy, among others. Check out our our Program Initiative web page to learn more about these services.



Our Mission Statement

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control, and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy, and research.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization existing under the laws of the State of Illinois.


Contact Us

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
17 N. State Street
Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: (312) 939-8622
Toll-free: (800) 273-6027
Fax: (312) 939-0391
Email: info@epilepsychicago.org

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Download Our Magazine

The current issue of Epilepsy Connections is available for download. Click here to read it! (Requires a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat)
Spring Magazine 2010  

 

Calling All Twenty-somethings!

Are you between the ages of 21 and 30? Are you looking for support and answers for your concerns about employment, and medical/social issues? Our Young Adult Group may be just what you're looking for! Click here to download a brochure (PDF) containing more information.

Young Adult Group