Faces of Epilepsy

Jonathan Dale’s Story

Jonathan Dale’s Story

April 7, 2016 3:18 pm

Jonathan Dale is a remarkable young man. He has intractable epilepsy which means that his seizures are not controlled by medication. Despite having daily seizures,…

Joy Mayfield’s Story

Joy Mayfield’s Story

April 7, 2016 3:09 pm

"I have always lived what you might call a very typical and normal lifestyle. I come from a strong, supportive family and I value my…

Arturo’s Story

Arturo’s Story

January 25, 2016 1:12 pm

I was diagnosed with epilepsy my first semester at college when I was 18 years old. Before then I thought I was invincible. I didn’t…

Jay’s Story

Jay’s Story

December 17, 2015 12:22 pm

"My name is Jay Hennessy, I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Epilepsy (PTE) from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in 2010, which marked the beginning…

Molly’s Story

Molly’s Story

December 17, 2015 12:18 pm

Molly McCann was thirteen-years-old when she was diagnosed with epilepsy. She recently shared her story, which is relatable to so many young people affected by…

Richie’s Story

Richie’s Story

December 17, 2015 12:16 pm

Richie Terrell is an amazing example of how EFOF works with legislators to help our members and veterans. EFOF has helped Richie along his journey…

Jonathan’s Story

Jonathan’s Story

December 17, 2015 12:13 pm

You never forget the first time. My wife and I stood helplessly as a debilitating seizure took over our young daughter's defenseless body. In that…

Elizabeth’s Story

Elizabeth’s Story

December 17, 2015 12:08 pm

There’s no way to adequately describe how terrifying and disturbing it is to witness your child having a seizure. How helpless you feel. How angry…

Carlos’ Story

Carlos’ Story

December 17, 2015 12:03 pm

With the matinee-idol good looks of a young Clooney, Carlos Gimenez sits listening to his guest in the subtly appointed conference room of the public…

Angela’s Story

Angela’s Story

December 17, 2015 11:01 am

Life was always a struggle. At age seven, I was outside playing with my friends when suddenly I had a grandmal seizure. After I was…

Margaret’s Story

Margaret’s Story

December 17, 2015 10:50 am

My name is Margaret Gregory I was diagnosed with epilepsy January 2009 at the age of 30. The seizures came as a surprise to my…

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