Greetings! The CURE office is buzzing with excitement for all the upcoming events and educational opportunities on the horizon. It warms our hearts to see the epilepsy community coming together both on and offline to speak up in support of greater research funding and public education about epilepsy.

In this update, learn about our awareness-building Facebook Live Stream, a recent video we created focusing on how you can help change the conversation around epilepsy, what’s new from our Seizing Life podcast, details on the CURE 2019 Annual Chicago Benefit, and the exciting California events Day of Science: Epilepsy Conversations and Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland.

Warmest,

Beth Lewin Dean, CEO

Event and Facebook Live Stream – Real Talk: Speaking Up About Life with Epilepsy

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While 3.4 million Americans are currently impacted by epilepsy, the everyday experience of living with this condition remains largely in the shadows. To shed light on this “invisible” condition, a panel of individuals with epilepsy will speak to building careers, relationships, and more. Moderated by CURE Board Member and activist Kelly Cervantes, this discussion promises to be a unique, stigma-busting event!

If you’re in Chicago, please join us for the live filming and post-panel reception. Otherwise, catch the action on our Facebook page.

Video: Change the Conversation Around Epilepsy

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The stigma associated with epilepsy can lead those affected to face challenges with employment, education, and even medical care.

Watch and share this important information to help change the conversation around epilepsy, educate the general public, and break down the stigma.

New from Seizing Life, a CURE Podcast

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Dive into the latest episodes of Seizing Life, where we explore:

• Fighting Epilepsy Stigma: Learn how one amazing teen and his friends are leading a movement to combat epilepsy stigma.
• Growing Up with a Sibling who has Epilepsy: CURE Board Members Michael Axelrod and Marilynn Kelly Gardner discuss how growing up around siblings with epilepsy shaped their lives.

Save the Date for the CURE 2019 Annual Chicago Benefit!

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Mark your calendars: this year’s spectacular CURE 2019 Annual Chicago Benefit is on Monday, November 18!

We’re celebrating the innovative epilepsy researchers whose careers CURE has helped launch for over 20 years. These are the groundbreaking scientists who are helping break open new avenues of investigation in the field of epilepsy research, giving hope to those impacted by the condition, and pushing us closer to a cure.

Our amazing performers for this year’s benefit are Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Nils Lofgren, star of Chicago’s Hamilton Miguel Cervantes, and renowned Chicago-based vocal group Musicality.

California Events: CURE’s Day of Science: Epilepsy Conversations and Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland

Attend Day of Science: Epilepsy Conversations

On Saturday, September 21, people with epilepsy and their caregivers have the opportunity to ask a panel of doctors and researchers their questions during Day of Science: Epilepsy Conversations at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. At this free event, leading experts will address attendees’ questions on the latest research as it relates to new epilepsy treatment options, surgery, genetics, and more. Also, enjoy small-group discussions with the panelists over lunch.

Day of Science: Epilepsy Conversations is made possible thanks to the generous support of the BAND Foundation, Eisai, and Greenwich Biosciences. This event is also hosted in partnership with the Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County.

Attend Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland

Paint the park purple at Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland! On November 4 and 5, join us at the expo to access epilepsy resources while learning about new treatment options and devices. Then head to Disneyland Park on November 6 to enjoy the rides, build lasting friendships, and spread epilepsy awareness.

We’ll announce our fun booth activities soon, so stay tuned!

Upcoming CURE Events

September 21: Day of Science: Epilepsy Conversations – Orange, CA
September 29: Chicago Half Marathon/5K – Chicago, IL
October 7: Real Talk: Speaking Up About Life with Epilepsy – Chicago, IL and Online
November 3: The 2019 TCS New York City Marathon – New York, NY
November 4-6: Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland – Anaheim, CA
November 9: Dressage for a Cause – Batavia OH
November 18: CURE 2019 Annual Chicago Benefit – Chicago, IL
December 3: #GivingTuesday – Online

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