Programs

06 Nov

Lemonade for Livy

November 6, 2018 | By Epilepsy Arizona |

Lemonade for Livy raises epilepsy awareness and supports the Epilepsy Foundation’s work to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives through lemonade stands and parties. These events bring people together from around the world together to give hope to those with epilepsy and their families.

We all have our unique stories and experiences with epilepsy. Collectively, we make up the epilepsy community and family. As a family, we need to work as one to raise awareness, provide support, and fund research that will lead to a cure. 65 million people around the world live with epilepsy. That doesn’t include the tens of millions of family members and friends who are also impacted by the disorder. Think of the power we have when we all work toward a common mission.

Honored Hero

Olivia Scheinman (Livy) is the inspiration and symbol behind Lemonade for Livy, a movement created by her family’s organization, Livy’s Hope. Since birth, Livy has been plagued by the damaging effects of epilepsy. She has endured multiple major brain surgeries but the seizures persist.

What started as one neighborhood lemonade stand to raise money in honor of Livy is expanding into a global campaign. It continues to grow because of Livy’s twin sister Hailey and the special bond the girls share, a mother’s love, and a father’s promise made long ago. For more information about Lemonade for Livy, please visit www.LivysHope.com.

Your Honored Hero

Join Livy as a hero and hold a Lemonade for Livy event for someone you know with epilepsy too!

Create Your Own Event

Hold a Lemon or Lemonade-themed Happy Hour at your home, apartment, or place of residence or set one up with a friend!
Host a dinner party or get together with friends and/or family
Any type of Lemon-themed party for birthdays, special occasions, etc.
Host a lemon-themed bake sale
Hold an event or lemonade stand on your college campus with friends or as part of a sorority/fraternity event
Create your own lemon-themed craft party event

The possibilities are ENDLESS and getting started is EASY!

GET STARTED

10 Apr

By Epilepsy Arizona

Programs

Advocacy

April 10, 2018 | By Epilepsy Arizona |

Stay up-to-date on the latest epilepsy-related news and learn how YOU can get involved and become and advocate for epilepsy in Arizona! LEARN MORE

24 Apr

By Epilepsy Arizona

Events Programs

Camp Candlelight

April 24, 2014 | By Epilepsy Arizona |

Camp Candlelight 2020 will take place May 24th – June 30th at Camp Sky-Y in Prescott, AZ

2019 CAMP APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED.

About Camp Candlelight

For an entire week, children with epilepsy (ages 8-17), enjoy all the fun activities and friendships that come with a classic trip to summer camp. While partaking in camp adventures and entertainment, the children are able to leave behind various challenges epilepsy can bring to their daily lives. At Camp Candlelight, campers are surrounded by dozens of other campers who have epilepsy and share in many of the same experiences stemming from the seizure disorder. Camp is often the first time many children meet others their age with epilepsy. Imagine the unique opportunity children have by not worrying about what people think if they have a seizure or if they will be excluded from activities just because they are different. At Camp Candlelight, epilepsy is the norm.

Camp Candlelight features activities such as: rock climbing, high ropes course, s’mores around the campfire, paintball, swimming, Studio E, epilepsy informational sessions and nature hikes. More important than the activities, Camp Candlelight is an opportunity to bond with other children who experience a seizure disorder.

Camper Eligibility Requirements:

Have a diagnosis of epilepsy or seizure disorders
Be ages 8 through 17 (exceptions on case by case basis depending upon doctor’s note regarding child’s cognitive level)
Be able to feed, bathe, dress and toilet with minimal assistance

We’d like to thank and recognize our 2019 Camp Candlelight Sponsors for their generous support!

04 Oct

By Epilepsy Arizona

Programs

Epilepsy Research

October 4, 2017 | By Epilepsy Arizona |

Since the 1990’s, more than a dozen new drugs, devices, and dietary therapies have become available to people living with epilepsy. Despite the benefits and reduced side effects these treatments have offered, the number of people living with epilepsy who cannot effectively control their seizures has remained at 30%, the same as it was more than two decades ago.

It is time to shake up the system with a new approach. Let’s change the system – together.

The Epilepsy Foundation Research Program supports the entire spectrum of discovery from idea to market and is focused solely on the needs of people with epilepsy. We help foster the development of the next generation of scientists and support research that leads to better treatments and care. We strive for excellence, innovation, and radical thinking to end epilepsy. Join our fight: www.epilepsy.com/research.

25 Apr

By Epilepsy Arizona

Events Programs

Educational Conferences

April 25, 2014 | By Epilepsy Arizona |

Check out some of the 2019 Pediatric Presentations Below!

Presented in partnership with Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Surgical Innovations for Treating Epilepsy Medical Management of Seizures and Epilepsy Diagnosing Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents

Thank you for attending the 2018 Annual Epilepsy Pediatric Patient Care Conference on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Presented in partnership with Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Epilepsy Surgery PPT Independence and Empowerment PPT Ketogenic PPT Epilepsy Medication PPT

Thank you to all who attended our Annual 2017 Adult Epilepsy Conference!

WATCH RECORDING

Thank you to all who attended our 2017 Tucson Epilepsy Education Seminar!

Thank you to all who attended our Annual 2017 Epilepsy Pediatric Patient Care Conference!

2016 Adult Epilepsy Conference

Click to View 2015 Video!

A Special Thank You to Our 2016 Adult Epilepsy Conference Sponsors! FULL VIDEO for 2016 coming soon!

Interested in sponsoring an upcoming conference? contact the Foundation at AZ@EFA.org or call (602) 282-3515

20 Apr

By Epilepsy Arizona

Programs

EFAZ Share Your Story Project

April 20, 2017 | By Epilepsy Arizona |

If you have epilepsy, are the parent/guardian, sibling, or friend of someone w/epilepsy and want to share your story to help inspire others, please carefully read and complete the following form. Thank you!

Requirements NOTE: ALL participants MUST read/complete the following release form in order to have their responses considered by the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona. Thank you!
Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona: Share Your Story - RELEASE FORM *
AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE TO USE LIKENESS: I grant the Released Parties (Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona) the right to photograph and/or videotape me and/or my child or ward and further to display, use and/or otherwise exploit my and/or my child’s or ward’s name, face, likeness, voice, and appearance forever and throughout the world, in all media, whether now known or hereafter devised (including, without limitation, in online webcasts, television, motion pictures, films, newspapers, and magazines) and in all forms including, without limitation, digitized images, whether for advertising, publicity, or promotional purposes, including, without limitation, publication of Event results and standings, without compensation, reservation or limitation. This Waiver, Release, Promise not to Sue, Authorization and Release to Use Likeness Form shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. I certify I am eighteen (18) years of age or older and, if I am executing this Waiver and Permission Form on behalf of my child or ward, the information set forth pertaining to my child or ward is true and complete. I HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND ACCEPT THE CONDITIONS OF THIS (i) LIABILITY RELEASE, INDEMNITY, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE, AND (ii) AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE TO USE LIKENESS.Yes, I understand & agree to the terms.
Is the participant 18 years or older? *
If not, please type in the legal parent/guardian name below NOT the child's name.Yes, the participant is over 18.No, the participant is under 18 & I am their legal parent/guardian.
Type in e-signature of participant (if over 18 years of age) or parent or court appointed guardian (if participant is under 18 years of age):
First Name *
Last Name *
Date *
Email *
Do you have epilepsy or a seizure-related condition? *
PLEASE SELECT ONEYes, I have epilepsy.No, I am the parent/guardian of someone w/epilepsy.No, I am the sibling/friend of someone w/epilepsy.

Please provide a response to the following questions below:

These questions apply to individuals w/epilepsy as well as parents/guardians, siblings, and friends of individuals w/epilepsy.

1. When was your (their) first seizure and was the cause behind it apparent/known? *

2. If you could describe what it’s like having epilepsy and/or a seizure-related disease (or being the parent/guardian of someone who has epilepsy) in 5 words or less, what would they be? *

3. How did you feel when you found out about your (their) diagnosis? What would you tell others going through a similar process? *

4. What is your reaction to the term “invisible disability” as it relates to epilepsy and/or a seizure-related disease? *

5. In what ways has epilepsy/seizures impacted your life? *

(As either a person with epilepsy or a parent/guardian of someone with epilepsy)

6. How has epilepsy or your seizures strengthened you? *

(As either a person with epilepsy or a parent/guardian of someone with epilepsy)

7. What is your biggest hope for the future as it relates to having epilepsy or a seizure-related disease (or being the parent/guardian of someone who has epilepsy)? *

8. How has the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona helped you? *

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20 Apr

By Epilepsy Arizona

Programs

Epilepsy Support Groups

April 20, 2017 | By Epilepsy Arizona |

We offer a number of monthly epilepsy support & empowerment groups across the state, that provide individuals with epilepsy and their families, the opportunity to meet, share resources, speak with medical professionals and unite.

View our Calendar for more details!

Learn More

21 Sep

By Epilepsy Arizona

Events Programs

2016 Adult Epilepsy Conference

September 21, 2016 | By Epilepsy Arizona |

Join Us for the 2016 Adult Epilepsy Conference!

It’s informative & FREE register online today! REGISTER

A Special Thank You to Our 2016 Adult Epilepsy Conference Sponsors!

27 Jul

By Epilepsy Arizona

Programs

Calling All Volunteers!

July 27, 2015 | By Epilepsy Arizona |

Do you have epilepsy? Do you have a close friend or family member who has epilepsy? Do you want to make a difference and dedicate some of your free time to helping people in the epilepsy community? Then you should come volunteer for us! We have a myriad of volunteer opportunities available to those willing and able to aid us on our mission to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy and research.

Complete the volunteer account information online
START HERE

29 Jul

By Epilepsy Arizona

Programs

Register for Continuing Education for School Nurses

July 29, 2014 | By Epilepsy Arizona |

This 3 ½ hour train-the-trainer program features a neuro-nurse explaining aspects of epilepsy, seizure types, diagnosis, treatment, and first aid for the student having a seizure. If you are interested in attending, please contact us via the form below.

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10 Apr

Stay up-to-date on the latest epilepsy-related news and learn how YOU can get involved and become and advocate for epilepsy in Arizona! LEARN MORE

24 Apr

Camp Candlelight 2020 will take place May 24th – June 30th at Camp Sky-Y in Prescott, AZ

2019 CAMP APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED.

About Camp Candlelight

Camper Eligibility Requirements:

We’d like to thank and recognize our 2019 Camp Candlelight Sponsors for their generous support!

04 Oct

25 Apr

Check out some of the 2019 Pediatric Presentations Below!

Thank you for attending the 2018 Annual Epilepsy Pediatric Patient Care Conference on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Thank you to all who attended our Annual 2017 Adult Epilepsy Conference!

Thank you to all who attended our 2017 Tucson Epilepsy Education Seminar!

Thank you to all who attended our Annual 2017 Epilepsy Pediatric Patient Care Conference!

2016 Adult Epilepsy Conference

Interested in sponsoring an upcoming conference? contact the Foundation at AZ@EFA.org or call (602) 282-3515

20 Apr

If you have epilepsy, are the parent/guardian, sibling, or friend of someone w/epilepsy and want to share your story to help inspire others, please carefully read and complete the following form. Thank you!

Please provide a response to the following questions below:

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20 Apr

We offer a number of monthly epilepsy support & empowerment groups across the state, that provide individuals with epilepsy and their families, the opportunity to meet, share resources, speak with medical professionals and unite.

View our Calendar for more details!

21 Sep

Join Us for the 2016 Adult Epilepsy Conference!

It’s informative & FREE register online today! REGISTER

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