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
Quarterly Living with Epilepsy Series
Tuesday, July 17th - Join us for a Free event to find out more about epilepsy and the resources available in Indiana. At the IIC Conference Center, 1100 West 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208.
6:00 PM - Epilepsy 101
7:00 PM - Break and chance to visit information tables
7:30 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.
Special thanks to LivaNova for Sponsoring this Epilepsy Foundation program to introduce individuals to new information on all topics that can have an impact on those living with epilepsy!
Facebook Live Events
Make plans to join us for monthly Facebook live events on July 25th, August 15 and September 19 at 7:30 PM. 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. 2
FREE Art Therapy For Youth, Caregivers and High School/Adults Mondays through August 6th! Please note the correct address is 1100 WEST 42nd Street. Come to any session.
Epilepsy Foundation of Indiana is excited to bring you the opportunity to express yourself through art as part of a multi-week art therapy program. You’ll work with art therapists and other people with epilepsy in a group setting to create artistic pieces using a variety of mediums, strengthen your artistic voice and learn from others in an open, welcoming environment. Your artwork may also help raise awareness about the realities of life with epilepsy.
These classes are open to children and adults with epilepsy ages 8 years old to adults (caregiver class is open to adult caregivers). If you would like to sign up for Studio E, please contact Ryan Keys at rkeys@efa.org and state if you want youth (8 to 13 years old), high school & adult or caregiver workshop. Make whichever weeks you can!
Date: Mondays June 18 – August 6, 2018
Time: Parent & Caregivers Group | 6:00 – 7:00
Kids Group | ages 8 - 15 | 6:00 – 7:00
Teens & Adults Group | ages 15 - Up | 7:00 – 8:30
Place: 1100 W. 42nd Street, Ste 140, 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 first info meeting at 6:30 PM July 31st at the Epilpsy Foundation office - 1100 W. 42nd Street, Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN 46112. Please email rkeys@efa.org for any questions.
Edible Indy Foundation Liberty Mutual Invitational Golf Classic that Benefits the Epilepsy Foundation of Indiana - September 12, 2018
We are excited to confirm that any checks written to the Epilepsy Foundation of Indiana to play in or sponsor the Liberty Mutual Invitational in 2018 will go directly to support the Fall Family Camp at the Center for Courageous Kids. This camp that we proudly sponsor, allows families dealing with epilepsy a free weekend to provide respite recreation and memorable experiences for the entire family! Please email Ryan Keys for more info, rkeys@efa.org.
Indiana Epilepsy Walk - September 15, 2018
Join us for the Walk to End Epilepsy on Saturday, September 15 at Southeastway Park! Registration now open! Registration and more info!
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