Join the Epilepsy Foundation, Greg Grunberg, Rick Harrison, Amy Jo Johnson & Greg Cipes at the Walk to END EPILEPSY® on the National Mall

Media Advisory

WHAT:

The Epilepsy Foundation is hosting its Walk to END EPILEPSY^® - D.C. on the National Mall to raise funds in support of the 3.4 million people in the U.S. living with epilepsy. In August 2018, the Foundation adopted the Walk to END EPILEPSY (launched in Los Angeles by the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles) and is rolling it out nationwide to provide a platform for people with epilepsy and their families to create awareness, share their stories, help educate others, and raise funds to END EPILEPSY. Find a schedule, maps, and registration information at walktoendepilepsy.org.

WHEN:

Saturday, April 27, at 7 am to 12 pm

WHERE:

National Mall on 12th and Jefferson Streets, SW

WHO:

• Greg Grunberg (“A Star is Born”; “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”)
• Rick Harrison (“Pawn Stars”)
• Amy Jo Johnson (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”)
• Greg Cipes (“Teen Titans Go!”)
• Joe Clair (WPGC Radio Host)
• DJ Nonchalant (Rapper)
• Thousands of people with epilepsy and their families

VISUALS:

• Big Brain Exhibit – a giant walk-through inflatable brain
• “Purple Rouge” tent with where participants can decorate themselves and accessorize with the colors of END EPILEPSY
• Remembrance Wall with more than 65 Memorial Flags to honor those who lost their lives to epilepsy-related causes

WHY:

Over a lifetime, one in 10 people will have a seizure, and one in 26 will be diagnosed with epilepsy. In the U.S., there are more than twice as many people who live with epilepsy than with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and cystic fibrosis, combined. Yet, epilepsy receives one-tenth the research funding than any one of those disorders.

ABOUT EPILEPSY FOUNDATION:

The Foundation is leading the fight to END EPILEPSY^® with a network of nearly 50 partners throughout the United States. The Foundation connects people to treatment, support and resources; leads advocacy efforts; funds innovative research and the training of specialists; and educates the public about epilepsy and seizure first aid. To learn more visit epilepsy.com or call 1.800.332.1000. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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