September 4, 2024

Adriana Alvarez had her first seizure at 15, a convulsion with violent muscle contractions and loss of consciousness that was ruled out as a syncope at first. Then at 17, […]

Jacqueline Cortes joined Epilepsy Alliance Florida as a client in 2023. She’s among those who do not let their medical diagnosis define them. Throughout her life, many have tried to

Brett Schuilwerve had his first seizure during the night at age 30 while living in Texas. The seizure was a by-product of a tumor, called Oligodendroglioma, that sits on Brett’s

Fourteen-year-old Carlos Galvez was diagnosed with epilepsy in December 2022. As an 8th grade middle schooler, this diagnosis brought obstacles and presented challenges not only for Carlos, but his family.

Adrian is a toddler who has been living with epilepsy since his first few months of life. Since those early days, Adrian’s mother, Jennifer Molina, has been trying to understand

Massimo has been living with epilepsy since he was an infant. Shortly after he was diagnosed, his mom, Dignorah Colmenares, realized they couldn’t continue to live in their home country

Sometimes in life, there are people who touch our heart in a truly special way. That is the case with Deni Ackeridge. Deni is one of the most genuine, organized,

In 2015, Audrielle’s world was consumed by darkness as she sought answers for her seizures. Her mom moved her from the Philippines to United States to seek proper medical care.

Esner was introduced to Epilepsy Alliance Florida in 2017 as an uninsured patient through St. Mary’s Hospital. His mother applied for medical and case management services, and Esner has received

Iona Sawyer has been part of Epilepsy Alliance Florida since 2003. She was diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age but has chosen to live her life with joy and