World Renowned CrossFit Athlete Jenny LaBaw Becomes Newest ‘Athletes vs Epilepsy’ Ambassador

Jenny LaBaw is a two-time Reebok CrossFit Games competitor and an accomplished fitness and wellness coach. She also lives with epilepsy.

After childhood meningitis left her with a brain scar, LaBaw was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 8 and suffers from tonic-clonic seizures (formerly known as grand-mal seizures). Fortunately, her seizures are controlled by medication.

In 2012, LaBaw released a video to the public, Jenny LaBaw: Living with Epilepsy, that explains her journey as an elite athlete with epilepsy. The overwhelmingly positive response she received about her video spurred LaBaw to do more. She hopes to inspire other people with epilepsy to follow their dreams.

On September 19, 2015, LaBaw will set out on a 500-mile run across the Colorado Rockies to raise awareness and funds for epilepsy research. LaBaw hopes that her run, which she has named “Move Mountains,” will “not only bring awareness to epilepsy, but also to motivate individuals to take control of their life and live life to the fullest no matter what obstacles they are presented with.” Learn more about her run here.

LaBaw’s beliefs and goals are aligned with the core mission of the Epilepsy Foundation and the message of its Athletes vs Epilepsy initiative. A nationwide program for athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans, Athletes vs Epilepsy’s goal is to raise awareness, build participation, and help fund the Epilepsy Foundation’s mission.

“We are excited to welcome Jenny as an Athletes vs Epilepsy Ambassador,” said Nichole Manning-Ashe, assistant vice president of development – Athletes vs Epilepsy. “Her passion, drive, and overall spirit make her an amazing role model and leader in raising awareness about epilepsy.”

The Epilepsy Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that people with epilepsy can experience all that life has to offer. Athletes vs Epilepsy affirms this positive message and embodies it through action. The initiative brings epilepsy awareness to different sports thorough participation by athletes of all ages and skill levels as well as their supportive friends, family, and fans.

For more information, visit www.AthletesVsEpilepsy.com.

Learn more about LaBaw.