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September 2026 Newsletter
Freedom From Seizures 5K South
Saturday, October 10
9:00 a.m.
Greene Turtle Bar & Grille
391 N. DuPont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
Coming Soon
Register today for EFDE's Freedom From Seizures 5K South!
Join us for an exciting morning on Saturday, October 10 at the Greene Turtle Bar & Grille. Stick around for our post-race awards ceremony, celebration, and a light snack buffet generously provided by the Greene Turtle.
The restaurant will also be open for food and drink purchases.
Registering for our Freedom From Seizures 5K South will help raise funds for essential support programs and trainings, as well as raise awareness and reduce stigma in epilepsy.
EFDE is excited to share that this year we are creating a special "Wall of Warriors" at the Freedom From Seizures 5K South, and we want YOU to help us fill it!
We invite you to bring photos and messages on 5K day and help us create a powerful display of the people and reasons behind our fight for Freedom From Seizures. Supplies will be available during registration to create posts to add to the wall. All photos can be retrieved after the race.
Parents & Caregivers, Let's Connect
Want to meet others caring for a loved one with epilepsy? Need a place to share your feelings? Then this Support Group is for you! Organized by the mother of an epilepsy warrior here in Delaware, this informal support space will allow parents/caregivers the chance to connect, share and support one another in a casual environment. Regular attendance is not required - join us when you can. The group will meet Monday, September 14 from 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. via Zoom. Please register here and the Zoom link will be provided:
What Does the Data Say About Antiepileptic Drugs Taken During Pregnancy?
Thursday, September 24 ~ 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Epileptic women who want to become pregnant deserve access to pertinent data about the impact of anti-seizure medications on their babies. For nearly three decades, the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry has worked with thousands of pregnant women and healthcare providers to collect that data. This webinar covers the who, what, how, and why of what the NA AED Pregnancy Registry does, and supplies a clear call to action for pregnant women with epilepsy and the people who love and care for them.
Our speaker is Amy Lyons, Clinical Research Coordinator II for Mass General Brigham's North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry.
Please consider participating in the following research studies or share this information with someone who would be interested in participating.
SFA en Español
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Seizure First Aid Certified in Spanish? EFDE is offering a free course on Saturday, October 3 at 11:00 a.m. at our office, located at 527 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark. Questions? Email Val at vbudischak@efde.org.
Registration Now Open
10th Annual Delaware Epilepsy Conference
Calming the Chaos - Managing Stress in Epilepsy
Saturday, November 21
8:30 a.m.
John H. Ammon Medical Education Center at Christiana Care
Join the family and friends of baby Kaden for this exciting event, which will include race shirts, an awards ceremony, and several food trucks. For more details, visit:
The Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware is pleased to again be partnering with Boscov's for the "Friends Helping Friends" event. Donate $5 to the EFDE and receive a 25% off shopping pass to be used on Wednesday, October 21 at any Boscov's (in store and online). You can also register to win a $100 Boscov's gift card (one winner at every store). The best part...100% of your donation goes to the EFDE! Please share this with your family and friends, then contact our office (302-999-9313) or email (efd@efde.org) to let us know how many passes you would like. Thank you and happy shopping!
Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to the 2026-2027 EFDE Annual Fund. For those unfamiliar with our annual fund, it is a critical source of revenue and provides funding for all of EFDE's educational events, support programs, seizure first aid trainings, our community outreach, and our advocacy efforts throughout the state. Thanks to your kindness, we are able to provide all of our services and resources at no charge to our community.
A big thank you to all who donated in August:
Brian Bartley - Joseph Cunningham - Orlandra Butler - Tammy Hanby - Brian & Kristen Miller - United Way of Delaware - JPMorgan Chase Foundation - Ellsworth Brown - Denise & Joe Budischak - Kathy Neal
Don’t see your name? Make your gift today and join this dedicated group of supporters.
It is with deepest gratitude that we thank all those who supported EFDE through our 2025-2026 Annual Fund. The assistance, services, and events provided to our community are due to your generosity and dedication. Please click here to read more in EFDE's Report of Giving:
The Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware was pleased to present Seizure First Aid Training to the following organizations during the month of August:
Delaware State Police Probation & Parole Officers - Delaware Correctional Officers - Dover High School - Delaware Valley Classical School - Delaware Skills Center
If your workplace or school would benefit from Seizure First Aid Training, contact us to schedule your FREE Zoom or in-person course.
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