Epilepsy Foundation Partners With The Washington Wizards for Epilepsy Awareness Night

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Wizards has partnered with the Epilepsy Foundation to host Epilepsy Awareness Night on March 19 when the team host the New York Knicks. By purchasing tickets for that night through www.msesales.com/wiz/epilepsy, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Epilepsy foundation.

“We are definitely looking forward to hosting Epilepsy Awareness Night with the Washington Wizards in March,” said Philip M. Gattone, President and CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation. “The Epilepsy Foundation prides itself on educating the community about this condition that impacts nearly 3 million people living in the United States. Our goal is to increase awareness in hopes of finding a cure and this event will help us continue to broaden our reach. We look forward to seeing you at the game!”

About Epilepsy Foundation
About Epilepsy Foundation - The Epilepsy Foundation, a national non-profit with nearly 50 local organizations throughout the United States, has led the fight against seizures since 1968. The Foundation is an unwavering ally for individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures. The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to stop seizures and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy through efforts including education, advocacy, and research to accelerate ideas into therapies. The Foundation works to ensure that people with seizures have the opportunity to live their lives to their fullest potential. For additional information, please visit www.epilepsy.com.

About the Washington Wizards
The NBA’s Washington Wizards are owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports. The company also owns and operates the NHL’s Washington Capitals, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics and Verizon Center, the premier sports and entertainment venue in Washington, D.C. Monumental Sports & Entertainment also oversees the management of Kettler Capitals Iceplex– the training facility for the Washington Capitals and EagleBank arena at George Mason University.