The 9th Annual Delaware Epilepsy Conference: Epilepsy Treatments & Management, held on November 22 at the John H. Ammon Medical Education Center at Christiana Care, was a big success.
Participants heard from a well-rounded group of presenters and panelists who discussed numerous beneficial topics, including Treatment Landscape, Ketogenic Diet, Epilepsy Surgery, Occupational Therapy for Epilepsy and Patient Employment Rights.
Additionally, a "Question & Answer" session provided an opportunity for attendees to have their questions addressed by experts in the epilepsy community.
A big thank you to our Sponsors: Nemours Children's Health, Christiana Care, Neurelis, Jazz Pharmaceutical, SK Life Science and LivaNova, and Community Exhibitors: Easterseals of Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Autism Delaware, Brain Injury Association of America - Delaware, and AmeriHealth Caritas.
A big thank you to all attendees, presenters, sponsors and volunteers for supporting our event!
Talent Unfolds at Art Show
Congratulations to everyone who submitted art work to EFDE's Art Show. The event was a big hit and thank you for sharing your beautiful talents with us. To see more photos from the Art Show, click here:
During National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM) in November, Delaware went purple! From Wilmington to Dover to Georgetown, buildings were illuminated in purple to honor our epilepsy warriors. We thank all those throughout the state that made this possible!
Attention Students
Seize Your Future Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals living with epilepsy by providing resources for success and scholarships to students pursuing higher education at accredited universities or trade schools. Through these scholarships, their foundation continues its mission to support students living with epilepsy as they pursue their educational and career goals. Scholarship applications are open and close on February 1. Click here for more information and to apply:
CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors support eligible nonprofit organizations. If you are a Federal employee or retiree, please consider making a gift to the EFDE through CFC's "Your Gift, Their Future" campaign using our charity code #27629. Your support will go a long way in assisting our epilepsy warriors throughout Delaware!
We Need Your Support
This month we kick off the Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware’s 2025-2026 Annual Drive. Funds from our Annual Drive are essential in providing resources to those living with epilepsy throughout Delaware. Your support allows us to continue educating and serving those affected, while increasing awareness and advocacy.
Please consider making a gift before the end of the year by visiting efde.org. Your gift, at any level, will make a difference in the lives of those living with epilepsy and their families and will provide the funds needed to continue offering free programs, events and support.
Thank you to those who made a gift in November:
Michael Slater - AmeriHealth Caritas - Brian Bartley - Donna Cutrona - Ellsworth Brown - Judith E. Richardson - Delaware Primary Care LLC - Karen Mitchell - Diana Roda - Guido Padovani - Sue Ellen Yamarick - Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation, Inc. - Discover Financial - Robert Reiser - Joyce Seale
Don’t see your name? Make your gift today and join this dedicated group of supporters.
EFDE Board of Director Secretary and epilepsy warrior, Ann Helbe has lived with epilepsy since she was a young girl. As an advocate and supporter, Ann wrote a wonderful article for National Epilepsy Awareness Month which was published in the "Daily State News" paper, as well as the online edition. Thank you, Ann, for spreading awareness and sharing your story. To read her impactful article, click here:
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