Ally recently wrote us,
"My daughter Savannah...is a strong girl. She makes me so proud everyday. The only thing that bugs her most about having Epilepsy is If she wants to swing on the swingset at school, she has to wear her Epilepsy helmet. She has so many restrictions. She can't get over heated because of her Epilepsy and her heart. She can't go out to play in temps over 75°. And she doesn't want to wear her helmet, because she's afraid to get picked on. My heart breaks deeply for her. I'm choking back tears as I type this.
Savannah is a fighter, she's brave and I'll always be in her corner."
Thank you Ally, not just for sharing, but for being there for Savannah!
Epilepsy is more common than people think. In fact, 65 million people worldwide have it, but only half get control of their seizures. People also have to make sacrifices like Savannah when they have epilepsy, or deal with severe side effects, medical expenses, loneliness, depression and bullying.
We recently learned from the American Epilepsy Society that approximately 25% of veterans who suffer traumatic brain injuries later develop epilepsy. Epilepsy can be developed at any stage in your life due to an injury, illness, or other unknown factor.
For Savannah, for our veterans, for everyone with epilepsy and their families, we thank you for supporting Epilepsy Education Everywhere.
Thank you for helping us make an impact!