The Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee was founded in 1978 by John Duncan, current U. S. Congressman from East Tennessee, and others who shared his concern for people with epilepsy. These leaders sought to address the issues of people with seizure disorders, to educate the public on how to react appropriately in the presence of someone having a seizure, and to lessen the overall impact of epilepsy on the community. Our Foundation provides the following services: