Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy

Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk will be held Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Charter Oak Greenway, Charter Oak Park in Manchester, Connecticut.  (rain or shine)

50K Bike Ride

10K Run

10K Walk

Who is Sharon?

Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy is dedicated to Sharon Rosenfeld, a nurse and teacher, who cared deeply about epilepsy and who advocated helmet safety.  She was killed on a cross country ride in 1993.  Dr. William Rosenfeld and Susan Lippman, neurologists who specialize in epilepsy, created the event in honor of Dr. Rosenfeld's sister.

Why Sharon's Run Ride Walk?

All money raised goes directly to the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut.  When you join us in Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy, you're helping to raise the quality of life for people with epilepsy as well as educating the community concerning the importance of wearing a helmet.

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is present when a person has reacurring seizures, which reange from momentary lapses of attention to convulsions.  (Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder are synonymous.)  It is estimated that approximately 60,000 Connecticut residents have epilepsy, which is the 3rd most common neurological disorder in the United States.

A leading identifiable cause of epilepsy is trauma to the head due to accidents.  Wearing helmtes while riding a bicycle, motorcycle, horse, scooter, skates, or while participating in any head injury prone sport can redce the number of new cases significantly.

What is the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut, Inc.?

We 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 reseach.  Serving Connecticut for 25 years, the organization seeks to accomplish its mission through education and other free services which include information and referrals, advocacy, a parent telephone network, adult and parent support groups, classroom presentations, scholarships, and a summer camp for children and teens with epilepsy.

For more infomation, stay tuned for updates or go to SharonforEpilepsy.org

Questions?  Email us at efct@sbcglobal.net