Join EFDE for this informational session on VNS hosted by Corey Harris from LivaNova and presented by Christa Zachariah, PhD.
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Mission BBQ - 365 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901
Lite Fare will be provided!
Meet Your Presenter
Christa Zachariah, PhD
Current Position: Medical Science Liaison, LivaNova (Neuromodulation-epilepsy)
Education:
B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
PhD., Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University
Tickets Now on Sale
You are cordially invited to an Evening With EFDE: Masquerade on Saturday, April 26th from 5:30- 9:30 at Schellville Village in Rehoboth, Delaware. Join us for an unforgettable night of fun!
Enjoy delicious food stations, beverages, live music, and a photobooth.
Register for our silent auction and bid on items right from your phone while you dance to music performed by "Minus 2 Plus1".
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here:
Do you or someone you know own a business or work for a company that would be interested in sponsoring an Evening With EFDE? Corporate, community and non-profit sponsorships are available. Sponsorships are also needed for our Freedom From Seizures 5K North (June) & South (October), as well as our Delaware Epilepsy Conference (November). Please contact Joan Fassano for more information.
The EFDE is excited to announce our new Transportation Program! If you are a Delaware resident, have been diagnosed with epilepsy/seizure disorder and under the care of a neurologist, then may qualify for this FREE program.
Rides are provided by Uber Health and must be scheduled through EFDE.
Do you have a vacation home? Tickets to a sporting event? A new designer handbag or jewelry? Would you be willing to donate them or another item to EFDE for our Evening With EFDE Auction or our Gals That Give Auction? We are collecting items and baskets for BOTH events, so any donations would be greatly appreciated! If you have questions or need additional information, please call our office at 302-999-9313. Thank you!
Annual Fund Update
A big thank you to everyone who has made a gift to the 2024-2025 EFDE Annual Fund! Your generosity is essential in providing educational and support programs, increasing awareness, and leading advocacy efforts throughout Delaware. We continue providing all services and resources at no charge, thanks to your support. A shout out and thank you to February’s donors:
CAF America - Joseph Cunningham - Brian Bartley - JPMorgan Chase Foundation - Brian Miller
Don’t see your name? Make your gift today and join this fantastic group of supporters.
Wednesday, March 26 is Purple Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about epilepsy, support those affected by it, and inspire action in the community. In partnership with The Anita Kaufmann Foundation, the nationwide theme, Power In Purple, celebrates the strength of individuals affected by epilepsy and highlights the importance of collective action in driving change. Show your support for the epilepsy community—wear purple, share your story and help raise awareness!
Day of Giving
In conjunction with Purple Day on March 26, EFDE will hold our second annual Day of Giving. Monies raised that day will be utilized for sustainable funding for our new Transportation Program. Please consider making a donation on March 26 and help us reach our goal of raising $4,000 to support our epilepsy community here in Delaware. More information to come....thank you!
Saving Lives With SFA
The Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware was pleased to present Seizure First Aid Training to the following organization during the month of February:
Delaware Correctional Officers - Delaware State Police - Delaware School Nurses - Odyssey Charter High School - Mary Campbell Center - University of Delaware Epilepsy Awareness Club
If your workplace or school would benefit from Seizure First Aid Training, contact us to schedule your FREE Zoom or in-person course.
From experiencing my first stroke at just 15 months old to facing the challenges of complex partial seizures throughout childhood, my journey with epilepsy has been one of remarkable resilience and faith. After being diagnosed at age 8 and experiencing a life-changing grand mal seizure at 12, I underwent brain surgery in 2009 at the age of 14 – a procedure through which God worked miraculously. The surgery, which removed my right temporal lobe and hippocampus, marked the beginning of a new chapter as God's healing power transformed my life. Not only have I remained seizure-free since that pivotal day in June 2009, but I recently celebrated another milestone: becoming medication-free in November 2023. My dedication to the epilepsy community shines through my decade-long
involvement with the Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware, where I have served in various leadership roles, including Board Secretary. Today, alongside my husband Isaac, God has called us to an even greater purpose as we serve as missionaries in Nigeria, Africa, where I continue to share my testimony of His healing power and show others that with faith, challenges can become stepping stones to inspiring others around the world.
Join the EFDE in wishing a very Happy Birthday to all celebrating a MarchBirthday!
Kathy N. - Val B.
Have an upcoming birthday? Click here to let us know so we can give you a shout out and celebrate you!
Sunday, March 9 - In Person Meet & Greet: Bluecoats Game - Doors Open @ 12:30 p.m., Game Starts @ 2:00 p.m. - Chase Field House - 401 Garasches Ln, Wilmington, DE 19801
Wednesday, March 18 - In PersonMeet & Greet: Informational Session w/LivaNova - 5:30 p.m. - Mission BBQ - 365 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
Saturday, April 12 - In Person Meet & Greet - Bowling w/ EFDE & UD Epilepsy Club - Location TBA
Saturday, April 26 - Evening w/ EFDE: Masquerade - Schellville Village, Rehoboth, Delaware.
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