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The Epilepsy Foundation's second "Talk About It for Epilepsy!" Netathon Presented by Sunovion on May 6, 2017, will be a star-studded event devoted to creating awareness and raising funds to support the Foundation's mission.
Hosted by Epilepsy Foundation spokesperson and celebrity Greg Grunberg ("Alias," "Heroes," and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens, whose son is living with epilepsy), the 8-hour event will broadcast live online here on this page on epilepsy.com, plus YouTube, talkabout.org, Twitch.tv (an Amazon company), and CBSlocal.com/epilepsy. Event co-hosts are DJ HAPA and Phil Gattone, president and CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation. Experts and stars from stage, screen, and music will perform live and share information about epilepsy and seizures.
Celebrities and Special Guests Asked to Appear
- Jim Abrahams*
- Gracie Abrams
- JJ Abrams*
- Tom Arnold*
- Band From TV
- Alexi Blue
- Lombardo Boyar*
- Brian Brushwood
- Buppy and the Uplifters
- Sarah Wayne Callies*
- Michael Chiklis*
- Jack Coleman*
- Liam Cunningham*
- Ethan Embry*
- Nathan Fillion*
- Jorge Garcia*
- Jeff Garlin*
- Ian Gomez*
- Christopher Gorham*
- Scott Grimes*
- Bob Guiney*
- Bob Harper*
- Sean Hayes*
- Jon Heder*
- Bianca Kajlich*
- Clare Kramer*
- Zachary Levi*
- Louden Swain with Rob Benedict*
- Jane Lynch*
- Sunny Mabrey*
- Jason Manns*
- Nick Marzock
- Jason Charles Miller*
- James "Murr" Murray* and the guys from Impractical Jokers
- Jason O'Mara*
- Paper Jackets
- Adrian Pasdar*
- Jessie Payo*
- Rob Prior*
- Mary Lynn Rajskub*
- Adam Savage*
- Brad Savage*
- Sleepy Man
- Kevin Smith*
- Jesse Spencer*
- Sons of Obi Wan*
- Stadium with
- Randy Cooke of Five for Fighting and Smash Mouth on drums
- Garry Beers of INXS on bass
- Michael Farrell who played with Morrisey and Alanis Morrisette on guitar
- Alain Whyte who played with Chris Brown and Morrisey on keyboards
- Jimmy Khoury who played with Beth Hart and Wilson Phillips on guitar
- Toby Rand who played with Juke Kartel and was a Rockstar: Supernova runner up on vocals
- Station Breaks with Rob Benedict*
- Ninet Tayeb
- Derek Theler*
- Christopher Titus*
- Milo Ventimiglia*
- Bryce Vine
- Dave Wakeling of The English Beat
- Trevor Wesley
- Ricky Whittle*
- And more!
* Link to IMBb profile
Watch: Facebook Live with Greg Grunberg
Watch Ryan Brown-Kohalmy and actor and epilepsy advocate Greg Grunberg discuss #Netathon2017 in a special Facebook Live recorded on Thursday, April 27, 2017.
Epilepsy Experts and Epilepsy Foundation Staff Expected to Appear
- Jacqueline French MD, Epilepsy Foundation Chief Scientific Officer
- Brandy Fureman PhD, Epilepsy Foundation Vice President of Research & New Therapies
- Phil Gattone, Epilepsy Foundation President & CEO
- Barry Gidal Pharm D, epilepsy.com Medications Editor
- Wendy Miller PhD, RN, CCRN, Epilepsy Foundation Professional Advisory Board Member
- Steve Owens MD, MPH, MA, Epilepsy Foundation Vice President of Programs and Services
- Patricia O. Shafer RN, MN, epilepsy.com Associate Editor/Community Manager
- Joseph Sirven MD, epilepsy.com Editor-in-Chief
Show Segments
- Debunking Epilepsy Myths
- What is epilepsy?
- Wellness
- What happens during seizures?
- My Seizure Diary
- Kids Crew
- Types of Seizures
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Benefits of Service Dogs featuring Patriotic Service Dog Foundation
- Epilepsy Innovation Institute
- Seizure First Aid
- What You Can Find on epilepsy.com
- #AimForZero: Striving Toward a Future Free from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
- Athletes vs Epilepsy
- The Latest in Epilepsy Treatment
- Transitioning to Adult Independence
- Research
- Epilepsy Shark Tank
Watch Parties
Want to amp up your experience watching the “Talk About It for Epilepsy!” Netathon Presented by Sunovion?
Watch parties are a great way to celebrate the event, engage with your community, and raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation. Invite friends over to your house to watch, start a conversation, and #TalkAboutEpilepsy.
Watch parties hosted by the following local Epilepsy Foundations will be featured live during the event:
- Epilepsy Foundation announces the second Live Stream ‘Talk About It for Epilepsy!’ Presented by Sunovion
- Greg Grunberg, Rick Harrison Kick Off ‘Talk About It for Epilepsy!’ Netathon Presented by Epilepsy Foundation and Sunovion
- Greg Grunberg, Rick Harrison to Co-Host ‘Talk About It for Epilepsy!’ Presented by Epilepsy Foundation and Sunovion
