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Upcoming Events


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EFNW Groups

Attend our education and support groups and meet other people affected by epilepsy.  Groups in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA and Spokane, WA.

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Volunteer for Camp

Become a camp counselor and assist children with epilepsy with a variety of camp activities including crafts, hiking, boating, etc.  Provide a fun, safe environment where campers can take risks, have adventures and make new friends.  Click here to download the volunteer application form.

Epilepsy Foundation Northwest

Epilepsy Foundation » Local Services » Epilepsy Foundation Northwest Homepage 

Serving All of Washington and Oregon

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes people to have recurrent seizures. A seizure is a brief disruption of electrical activity in the brain.

Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in children and the third most common neurological disorder in adults after Alzheimer's and stroke. It is equal in prevalence to cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease combined. Approximately 3 million Americans are affected by epilepsy, and approximately 200,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. One in 10 people will have a seizure at some point in their lives.

Epilepsy Foundation Northwest, formerly Epilepsy Foundation Oregon and Epilepsy Foundation Washington, is the principal advocate for the epilepsy community in Oregon and Washington.

We are committed to ensuring that children and adults living with seizures have the opportunity to fully participate in all life experiences.

For more information about the services we offer, please visit our Programs and Services page.

Or contact the Portland, Seattle or Spokane office for more information.

 Epilepsy Foundation Northwest, serving Washington and Oregon. Image: Mt. Hood, Oregon

Northwest Run/Walk for Epilepsy 2008

Northwest Run Walk

 The “Northwest Run/Walk For Epilepsy” benefits the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest and is a community fundraising walk. The organization provides uncompensated programs and services for people with epilepsy and seizure related conditions. Over 100,000 people in Oregon and Washington have seizure related health issues, and the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest is the largest agency serving the needs of this community so that all will have better success in leading more productive and independent lives.

SeattleRun/Walk6/21/08-GreenLakePark
http://efnw.kintera.org/seattlewalk

Portland Run/Walk6/22/08-WaterfrontPark
http://efnw.kintera.org/portlandwalk

Spokane Run/Walk6/21/08 - Riverfront Park
http://efnw.kintera.org/spokanewalk


Camp Discovery 2008

Camp Discovery provides children with seizures the opportunity to experience the fun of camp activities in a safe, medically-supervised setting.

This year's camp willtake place August 24-27.

Click here to download the camper registration form. Registration closes on July 1st.

Interested in volunteering for Camp Discovery? Click here to download the volunteer application form.

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 Join Us! for Camp Discovery 2008. Epilepsy Foundation Northwest.


Epilepsy Legal Defense Fund

The Jeanne A. Carpenter Epilepsy Legal Defense Fund has been created to help people with epilepsy fight discrimination.

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