In this forum topic, Athletes vs Epilepsy ambassadors share their trials and triumphs, defeats and wins over epilepsy and athletics. Read their updates, ask them questions, and share your own AvE story with other Athletes vs Epilepsy.
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In this forum topic, Athletes vs Epilepsy ambassadors share their trials and triumphs, defeats and wins over epilepsy and athletics. Read their updates, ask them questions, and share your own AvE story with other Athletes vs Epilepsy.
I play college basketball and I am 23 years old, I am type 1 diabetic and just had my first grand mal seizure 9 days ago, since the seizure I have been to the chiropractor 3 times, seen my endo...
I am a 23 year old about to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh and playing for the women's ice hockey team. I was wondering if there were any spots available in the organization after...
I’ve been recently diagnosed with epilepsy. I also played high level soccer my whole life and 5 years of varsity university soccer in Canada. I have had a lot of blows to the head over the years,...
Sunset Rd Summit with Dave Purwin
I think it was by accident (except I believe there really are no accidents) I came upon the "ask" by the Epilepsy Foundation to participate in...
Hi Everyone!,
My name is Zach McGinnis and I am one of the Athletes vs. Epilepsy ambassadors. For the past 20 years of my life my summer fitness routines have been solely focused on...
Cycling is a huge part of my life: the heart of my social fabric, my advocacy work, my zen, my joy.
How did I get started in cycling and what keeps me pedaling when the snow flies, the...
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Tell us where you are at in reaching your goals. Share with us how you have overcome challenges that you may have faced. Your story will help and inspire others...
7.5 mile run this weekend...
I have to admit I'm struggling this time around as far as training and overall motivation for working out goes. Coming back from an injury and taking over...
What will it take for the EFA to get pro teams to acknowledge epilepsy. We have all seen pro teams wearingpink and the refs usin pink flags. They back cancer and it shows up everywhere. A little...
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