Faces of Epilepsy

Yesenia’s Story

Yesenia’s Story

January 17, 2017 3:50 pm

When the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida told me they wanted to publish my story in their issue at the beginning I was hesitant. I asked…

Michael Bowen’s Story

Michael Bowen’s Story

November 9, 2016 3:32 pm

I had my first seizure when I was 13.  It was a Petit Mal, meaning I did not collapse but was not aware or in…

Katia Philippeaux’s Story

Katia Philippeaux’s Story

November 1, 2016 10:48 am

Robert was only 18-years-old when he passed away from epilepsy. I will never forget that early Thursday morning when I was awoken to the loud…

Cause Unknown, but Not Alone

Cause Unknown, but Not Alone

October 5, 2016 11:27 am

Home Magazine Gainesville - October 5, 2016 How One Woman Overcame the Isolation of Epilepsy with the Help of the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida Over…

Kimberly Harding

Kimberly Harding

September 9, 2016 3:54 pm

My name is Kimberly Harding and I live with Intractable Epilepsy. I was formally diagnosed in February 2001, after hitting my head while snowboarding without…

Alaina Young

Alaina Young

July 28, 2016 10:52 am

By: Aimee Young Alaina Young is my teenage daughter who just happens to have epilepsy. Like many others, my husband and I began to notice…

Brandon’s Story

Brandon’s Story

June 6, 2016 4:01 pm

I was two years old when I was diagnosed with Epilepsy. To say the least, I’ve had some life changing moments, but it’s also taught…

David Ostroff’s Story

David Ostroff’s Story

April 7, 2016 3:26 pm

David was diagnosed at the age of 2 ½ with Petit Mal and Absence Seizures after having a Grand Mal Seizure one morning sitting next…

Tyler Millares’ Story

Tyler Millares’ Story

April 7, 2016 3:24 pm

My name is Justin Tyler Millares; I am a senior at Mater Lakes Academy High School. I live with my parents and younger sister. We…

Courtney DiPersico’s Story

Courtney DiPersico’s Story

April 7, 2016 3:23 pm

"I was born 13 weeks premature and had a stroke before birth which caused my Epilepsy. Before the third grade, my family and I were…

Hayden Moneghan’s Story

Hayden Moneghan’s Story

April 7, 2016 3:20 pm

Hayden is a normal 13 year old boy with a big smile, who enjoys basketball, video games and music.  He has a great sense of humor…

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