The Epilepsy Association of Utah is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support services for people living with epilepsy, educate the community about epilepsy and assist in raising funds for research.
Since 1973, The Association has worked tirelessly to enhance communication with the community, assuring people living with epilepsy no longer have to live in fear that: their seizures will be joked about, they will be discriminated against and/or they are the only ones with the condition. Anywhere from 30,000 - 100,000 people in Utah have a diagnosis of epilepsy and, it is estimated, this number will increase significantly as the population ages.
Epilepsy is, simply put, an electrical disruption in the brain. 1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime and 1 in 26 will be officially diagnosed with epilepsy. It is the fourth most common neurological condition behind Alzheimer’s, Migraine and Stroke. Its prevalence is greater than cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease combined. The earliest recorded mention of epilepsy dates back to 1067 BC to a Babylonian tablet of medicine housed in the British Museum. It is a condition as old as man himself.
The Association holds several fundraisers, an educational conference, support groups, a camp for teens with epilepsy, Seizure Smart complimentary training, and many other events to help raise awareness throughout the year. This year we are also pleased to be a part of LoveUt GiveUt: http://loveutgiveut.
In celebration of International Epilepsy Awareness Day on March 26th, the Association is throwing a bubble party on the steps of the Utah State Capitol building from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Can't join us for the party? Maybe you can find the time to party with us some other time throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook to keep track of all our shenganigans: https://www.
Online fundraising for EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF UTAH at Razoo
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