Emilia Pattison

Emilia Pattison is 21 years old and working towards a bachelor’s degree in computer science. She has struggled with epilepsy for 12 years. As a result of having seizures, Emilia has not been able to do some things that other kids get to do, such as ride a bike, swim, nor drive. In 2019, Emilia had a grand-mal seizure each month. She decided to take control of her epilepsy and do everything in her power to overcome this obstacle.

In June 2019, she began the keto-genic diet, drain deuterium from her body, and work out every day. Since she started this new lifestyle she has not had a grand-mal seizure. Emilia is on her way to overcoming her own Everest, which is stopping her epilepsy. She has teamed up with her father, Mark Pattison who will climb Mt. Everest as a tribute to her and others living with the challenges of epilepsy, to raise funds and awareness for the Epilepsy Foundation as an Ambassador for Athletes vs Epilepsy. She truly wants to make a difference by helping other men, women, and children just like her.