Indiana

Our Mission

Our mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.

Upcoming Events / Programs

Facebook Live Events

Make plans to join us for monthly Facebook live events on;

October 10 - Tonight's Facebook live event will be postponed until next month because of unforseen circumstances. We are sorry for any inconvience. If you have anything pressing please reach out to aedwards@efa.org.
November 7
January 9

All events are at 7:30 PM ET. Dr. Wendy Miller will be discussing different topics that impact the epilepsy community. There is also time to ask other questions at the end of each event. If there is a topic you would like to hear about please send an email with your suggestion to rkeys@efa.org.

Seizure And Epilepsy Wellness Expo

November 10th at Goodman Hall in the Stark Neuroscience Center, 355 w. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN. Sessions will run from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM ET. All sessions are free and you can come to any or all. There will also be lots of booths and info available. Please email Ryan Keys at rkeys@efa.org for more details.

Family Retreat Weekend

This retreat held October 5-7, 2018 is designed to provide respite, recreation and memorable experiences for the entire family of youth with epilepsy ages 5 - 17. It is FREE to families because of partnership with the Center for Couragous Kids and the generous support of the Rubenstein family and the Edible Indy Foundation Liberty Mutual Invitational Golf Classic.

Advocacy Event

We will be having an Advocacy orientation November 29, 2018 at 6:30pm ET to discuss easy ways to get involved and have an impact with our lawmakers. Please join us at the Epilepsy Foundation office at 1100 West 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208.

Epilepsy Foundation Youth Leadership Council

The Epilepsy Foundation of Indiana is starting a new Youth Leadership Council for individuals from 15 to 22 years old that want to have an impact in the epilepsy community. Complete the Youth Leadership Council form.

We will host our next meeting through a video conference. Please email aedwards@efa.org if you would like to join or have any questions.

Quarterly Living with Epilepsy Series

Our next event will likely be in Evansville and Northwest Indiana in the first quarter of 2019. If you would like to help organizae and event in your area please let Ryan or Alyssa know at rkeys@efa.org or aedwards@efa.org. Events are Free and se share information about epilepsy and the resources available in Indiana.

6:00 PM - Epilepsy 101
7:00 PM - Break and chance to visit information tables
7:15 PM - Epilepsy – Beyond the Basics

Free event, local neuroligists will be available for more info plus light food and beverages provided.
Additional information on Epilepsy Foundation Monthly Facebook Live events, Kids Crew, Youth Leadership Council, Epilepsy Foundation of Indiana Gala, Free Summer Camp and Fall Family Camp, Walk to End Epilepsy, Support Groups, Medical Travel Reimbursement, Outreach and Education will also be available.