CURE - Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy
Beth Lewin Dean
Greetings! In this month’s update, I have a very important question to ask: are you ready to take your shot at epilepsy?
This November enter our Epilepsy Awareness Month raffle to help support groundbreaking research and the chance to win a fantastic prize package including: tickets to the final Chicago Hamilton performance, meals at award winning Chicago restaurants, accommodations, and more. Stay tuned – we’ll announce more details in the coming weeks.
The exciting news doesn’t stop there! In this update, please also find information on:
* Taking #5forEpilepsySafety on SUDEP Action Day ([link removed])
* How to view Real Talk: Speaking Up about Life with Epilepsy ([link removed])
* Rallying Your Friends to Fight for a Cure on #GivingTuesday ([link removed])
* What’s new on the Seizing Life podcast ([link removed])
* Securing your tickets to the 2019 Annual Chicago Benefit ([link removed])
* CURE Events at Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland ([link removed])
Warmest,
Beth Lewin Dean
Beth Lewin Dean, CEO
** [link removed] Action Day: Take #5forEpilepsySafety on October 23
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SUDEP Action Day is a global event whose purpose is to educate the epilepsy community and beyond about the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Join the movement on Wednesday, October 23 and encourage your friends and family to take #5forEpilepsySafety – spend 5 minutes learning about SUDEP and preventative measures patients and families can take.
** [link removed] Watch Real Talk: Speaking Up About Life with Epilepsy
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This week, four young professionals joined us live to discuss navigating careers, dating, and friendships while living with epilepsy. You can catch the recording of this insightful discussion now on our website!
** [link removed] Friends Can Fight for a Cure on #GivingTuesday
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On Tuesday, December 3, rally your Facebook friends to donate to cutting-edge epilepsy research that will push us closer to a cure. Setting up your own #GivingTuesday fundraiser is easy with Facebook! Follow these step-by-step instructions ([link removed]) or click here ([link removed]) to kick-off your campaign and let the world know how important funding research is to you.
** [link removed] from Seizing Life, a CURE Podcast
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Dive into the latest episodes of Seizing Life, where we explore:
* Standing up for research ([link removed]) : Hear how a college student battles epilepsy stigma while raising funds for research.
* Shouting from the rooftops ([link removed]) : Host Kelly Cervantes gives fellow advocates tips on making a difference.
** [link removed] Your Tickets to the 2019 Annual Chicago Benefit!
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Join us on Monday, November 18 as we honor children whose lives have been touched by epilepsy and the researchers who propel us toward a cure.
This year listen to performances by Nils Lofgren - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Miguel Cervantes - star of Chicago’s Hamilton, and Musicality - renowned Chicago-based youth vocal group will make the evening soar.
** [link removed] Exciting and Informative CURE Events at Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland!
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Stop by the CURE booth at the Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland expo to hear interesting interviews with researchers and physicians about the latest promising studies and therapies.
In addition, tell us how your life would change if there was a cure for epilepsy. Share your “When You Wish Upon a Cure” story and you’ll have the chance to be one of 10 individuals to be interviewed by Seizing Life podcast host, award-winning blogger, and advocate Kelly Cervantes!
Visit our website ([link removed]) to learn more about the other exciting events we have planned.
** Upcoming CURE Events
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October 23: SUDEP Action Day ([link removed]) – Online
November 3: The 2019 TCS New York City Marathon ([link removed]) – New York, NY
November 4-6: Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland ([link removed]) – Anaheim, CA
November 9: Dressage for a Cause ([link removed]) – Batavia OH
November 18: CURE 2019 Annual Chicago Benefit ([link removed]) – Chicago, IL
December 3: #GivingTuesday ([link removed]) – Online
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Our mission is to find a cure for epilepsy, by promoting and funding patient-focused research. CURE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our tax identification number is 36-4253176.
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