Walk the Talk for Epilepsy

Epilepsy Florida will hold its annual Walk the Talk for Epilepsy. This is the largest community event in the area that raises awareness and funds for individuals living with epilepsy. Walk the Talk for Epilepsy events, held throughout the state of Florida each year; benefit the 426,000 Floridians living with epilepsy. Epilepsy, a common neurological condition that one in 26 people will be diagnosed with at some point in their lives, is a diagnosis given when a person experiences two or more seizures that cannot be attributed to any other cause. It is a disorder more people live with than autism, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy – combined.

The Walk the Talk events for Epilepsy will feature family-friendly entertainment, including kids corner, a DJ, face painting, refreshments from local vendors, raffle prizes, awards and more. For specific area information please contact your local office.

Fundraising Tips

A walkathon is a great way to get everyone on their feet and active by promoting healthy lifestyles and raising money for a cause dear to your heart.

First Steps to get started

Start early
Set up team page and goals
Send emails to your past team members and email lists
Mention fundraising goals for this year
Post fun photo of the team at the walk last year
Call to action to join your team; include the link to register

Get your Company involved

Post walk in the company newsletter
Hang custom walk posters in your office
Put posters in Co-workers mailboxes
Add your team walk URL to your email signature page ( get company permission )
Educate your co-workers about epilepsy and why the walk is important to you.

Increase your team engagement

Encourage team members to update personal fundraising pages
Add photos, send weekly emails, post progress on social media
Remind the team of incentives to motivate them to increase their fundraising efforts

Walk the Talk for Epilepsy 2020 - Frequently Asked Questions

How do I retrieve my username and password?

If you forgot either your username or password, you can retrieve both by clicking on the “login” bar at the top of the page and requesting it under “email me my login information”.

If I participated in the walk last year, can I use the same login information

Yes, if you participated in the 2019 walk, you can input your email address into the “user name” section of the returning user portion of the walk page to request your password.

How do I find the team I want to join?

You can search for a team on the homepage or in the “join a team” section.

Is there a minimum to participate?

There is a registration fee to participate, however, we encourage all walkers to give as little or as much as they like.

What is considered an “adult” and “child” for registration purposes?

Any individual aged 13 and older will be considered an adult and individuals 12 and under will be considered a child.

Will I receive a walk t-shirt with registration?

Yes, every registered participant will receive a t-shirt at the walk. Note sizes are first come –first serve. Sizes are not guaranteed

What is the deadline to register?

We are accepting registration online up until the Thursday prior to the walk and will be accepting registrations on the day of the Walk at each location. However, we encourage all participants to register early so that they can benefit from the early-bird registration discounts.