NYU FACES

Join FACES and Dana Price, MD on August 13, 2024 for a virtual lecture on neurogenetic epilepsies. Dr. Price will lead a discussion on genetic epilepsy, how to diagnose it, treat it, and future treatment goals. We hope you can make it!

To register, click here:
https://nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_efbZeMPDTnyr6gPl0fqjmA

🚨 LAST DAY! 🚨 Discounted Early Bird freshFACES tickets will close at midnight tonight!

We would like to invite you to join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Camp David in Industry City, Brooklyn. freshFACES is more than a fundraiser—it's a social event that brings together young adults and families living with epilepsy and seizures. This evening offers a chance to share experiences, connect, and enjoy a night of fun while supporting FACES' mission to find a cure. Tickets include admission, food, and beverages, with many exciting surprises in store.

Get your tickets now by clicking the link below:

https://give.nyulangone.org/events/freshfaces-2024/

For the third year in a row, we're proud to be ranked #1 in the nation for Neurology & Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report! We are dedicated in serving our patient community and providing them access to our world-renowned medical providers and experts to ensure they receive the best care possible. To schedule your appointment at the NYU Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, you can call 646-558-0800.

A loved one could be eligible to join the STARS study for patients with seizures regularly lasting more than 3 minutes, who also have focal and/or generalized epilepsy. If they are aged 12 years and older, they may be eligible to join the study.

Please visit www.starsepilepsystudy.com or contact us at [email protected] to learn more about the research study.

Early bird tickets have been extended until July 31st! Hope to see you there.

https://give.nyulangone.org/events/freshfaces-2024/

FACES is excited to announce the return of freshFACES on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Camp David in Industry City, Brooklyn! freshFACES is more than a fundraiser—it's a social event that brings together young adults and families living with epilepsy and seizures. This evening offers a chance to share experiences, connect, and enjoy a night of fun while supporting FACES' mission to find a cure. Tickets include admission, food, and beverages, with many exciting surprises in store.

Early Bird tickets start at $175 and are available now through July 31 before they increase. Click the link below to get your tickets now!

https://give.nyulangone.org/events/freshfaces-2024/

FACES is back with another virtual Peace of Mind lecture! Patricia Dugan, MD will join us to provide an overview of the neurostimulation devices that are currently available for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy and their approved uses. Just a week away, don't miss out.

To register, click here: https://nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HLb6KDWeS9qUSCF_il08mw

FACES is excited to announce the return of freshFACES on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Camp David in Industry City, Brooklyn! freshFACES is more than a fundraiser—it's a social event that brings together young adults and families living with epilepsy and seizures. This evening offers a chance to share experiences, connect, and enjoy a night of fun while supporting FACES' mission to find a cure. Tickets include admission, food, and beverages, with many exciting surprises in store.

Early Bird tickets start at $175 and are available now through July 31 before they increase. Click the link below to get your tickets now!

https://give.nyulangone.org/events/freshfaces-2024/

We express our sincere gratitude to our incredible speakers, vendors, and attendees who made the FACES 2024 Epilepsy Conference For Patients and Families a success!

If you missed it, you can catch up by viewing the recordings of the sessions using the link below:

https://players.brightcove.net/3714047748001/default_default/index.html?playlistId=1798321894991961793

It is with great excitement that FACES announces our upcoming live Peace of Mind lecture. Amy Jongeling, MD, PhD joins us, at the NYU Brooklyn Campus, to discuss what every adult and teenager should know about epilepsy. A great opportunity to connect and ask questions. We hope to see you there!

Please note this lecture is only available in person and will not be available via zoom.

To register by May 16, click the link below:

https://forms.gle/qNm6QrzkVRhe7arQ6

It is not too late to register! FACES Epilepsy Conference 2024 will take place on Sunday, April 21 at 8:30 am in NYU Langone Medical Center. Here's a look at the presentations, panels and talks that will occur. Click the link below to register now:

https://giving.nyulangone.org/site/Calendar/739810822?view=Detail&id=102925

TeamFACES is now accepting entries into this year's runner lottery for the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon to be held on Sunday, November 3! Due to significant demand, entries will be accepted until Thursday, April 11. Winners will be notified shortly afterwards. To apply for the runner lottery, click the link below.

https://forms.gle/DtUfwRmXjRcxxjHj8

The annual FACES Epilepsy Conference returns on Sunday, April 21 from 8:30 am-3 pm. This free and in-person conference will be a day filled with presentations, panels, and Q&A sessions from medical professionals, physicians, and experts of the NYU Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided.

To register, click the link below:
https://giving.nyulangone.org/site/Calendar/739810822?view=Detail&id=102925&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0wcmQAyVuNwY51tX8UHBgHzixfCyqUER9V6WBNVo8zmm6VEXS5YmTae8k_aem_AfyiAZ8zEVlAy9g0_50hrDAQfxcX7eKcVA9VnqwmtUasOmSRNO6ej4jMdTejgktSOtyWyxYH0uyQb19Ugo2_sXJL

Congratulations to our TeamFACES runners on finishing at the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half! Our runners are still fundraising to reach their goal. Click the link below to support our TeamFACES runners!

https://giving.nyulangone.org/site/TR/DIY/General?team_id=1270&pg=team&fr_id=1210&cap_id=1232064

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended FACES Gala 2024 last Monday! We hope you enjoyed a night filled with laughs, fun, and a reminder of why we gather every year – for the hope of one day finding a cure for epilepsy and seizures. FACES is pleased to share that we’ve raised over $5.3 million and counting! To our sponsors, volunteers, and attendees: This night would not have been possible without all of you. We look forward to seeing you at next year's gala!

Pictures taken by Josh Wong and Christos Katsiaouni.

The silent auction for the 2024 FACES Gala is now open!

Bid on an array of art, jewelry, wine, travel, experiences, fashion and more! All proceeds from the auction benefits FACES research and programs to improve the lives of those living with epilepsy, with the ultimate goal of one day finding a cure.

The silent auction ends promptly on March 4th at 8:00 pm. To access the silent auction, click the link below. Good luck!



https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000000pyujCIAQ/events/vevt:75739e31-e39d-457e-bbdd-f89b4582c047/auctions/silent-auction

On this International Epilepsy Day, FACES pledges to advocate for increased epilepsy awareness and education on facts related to this condition while keeping in mind the need for improved treatment, access to care, and continued progress in research initiatives with the goal of one day finding a cure.

Planning for the Fall 2024 academic year? Visit our website now to apply for our FACES College scholarship.

FACES annually provides partial financial support for the education of incoming freshmen or currently enrolled undergraduate/graduate students affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders. We seek to recognize the personal accomplishments of those living with epilepsy during their college journey.

Apply now: https://nyumc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d4MNHZoWfMugg3Y

Tickets for the 2024 edition of the NYU Langone FACES Gala are now on sale!

To purchase tickets or a table, please visit our event site at https://give.nyulangone.org/events/2024-faces-gala/

We hope you can join us for our annual celebration of the FACES community as we, along with gala chairs Danielle and Tom Walker, honor Daniel Friedman, MD and Luis Valero. Featuring special guest Busy Philipps, a special video appearance by Harrison Ford, and our live and silent auctions, it is surely an evening not to be missed. All proceeds from the event benefit FACES research and programs to improve the lives of those living with epilepsy, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

Can't attend but still want to donate? https://giving.nyulangone.org/site/Donation2?df_id=8575&8575.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T

FACES is proud to announce that applications for the Dr. Blanca Vazquez Summer Camp Scholarship are now open!

Our scholarship program gives children and adults the opportunity to attend a US summer camp of their choice (terms and conditions will apply). To be eligible, campers must be between the ages of 3 and 21 and have an epilepsy diagnosis or experience seizures.

Apply Now: https://nyumc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Cd6uJ9omFTwNQG

Stemming from a published journal article in Neurology, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt highlighted the major findings made possible with support from FACES on the link between Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and seizures. You can watch this insightful report featuring Orrin Devinsky, MD and researcher Laura Gould by clicking the link below.

https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/study-points-to-potential-cause-of-sudden-unexplained-death-in-children-201568325796

Study points to potential cause of sudden unexplained death in children An NYU study published in the medical journal Neurology on sudden unexplained death in children found evidence of febrile seizures in some of the cases. NBC News’ Kate Snow has more details on the findings of the study.

Hello 2024! We are excited for an amazing new year and hope you are too.

We would like to wish everyone a joyful and safe holiday season!

TeamFACES is lacing up their shoes and training for the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half on Sunday, March 17. There are still spots remaining to join our team! If you are interested in running for TeamFACES, please complete our runner interest form using the link below.



https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU4X93sD4Z9wT0bDBadGgOm8-5nftjO9JCqT6bMpxMizBBJQ/viewform

❗️Save the Date❗ FACES Gala 2024 will take place on Monday, March 4! We are excited to welcome everyone back to Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers to celebrate the resilience of the FACES community and the advances in research that continue to be made with the hope of one day finding a cure for epilepsy and seizures.

If you are interested in sponsorship or screen advertisement opportunities, click the link below. Single ticket sales will open in January.

For any questions regarding FACES Gala 2024, you may contact a FACES team member by email at [email protected] or phone at 646-558-0900.



https://give.nyulangone.org/events/2024-faces-gala/

Join us on December 6th for a discussion on mental health and epilepsy. This webinar will address factors that impact mental health and overall quality of life in epilepsy from childhood to adulthood. Dr. Rosenberg will also be sharing evidence-based interventions. We are very excited, we hope you are too!

Register now: https://nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aX9AavbfQMmrdUU1w_PIrw

Today on Giving Tuesday 2023, we would like to thank all those who support FACES. We are appreciative of those who give their time to volunteer and those who donate towards our efforts to advance epilepsy research, education and awareness. Your commitment allows us to make significant strides towards our mission to find a cure for epilepsy!

If you would like to donate this Giving Tuesday visit our website:
https://give.nyulangone.org/funds/faces-finding-a-cure-for-epilepsy-and-seizures/

Tune in on November 15th as Dana Price, MD makes a guest expert appearance on SiriusXM's Doctor Radio. In recognition of Epilepsy Awareness Month, Dr. Price joins to speak on pediatric epilepsy. You don't want to miss this!

Next week FACES brings you a virtual lecture on a popular topic, seizure safety. Pue Farooque, DO will discuss seizure safety, driving, depression, falls/trauma, SUDEP and su***de. Register now and join us on November 15th!

To register, click here: https://nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wyML7JVURci48HDOQHrW3g

We would like to congratulate our TeamFACES runners on crossing the finish line at the TCS NYC Marathon yesterday! It was an amazing day that saw our runners conquer all 26.2 miles of the race. TeamFACES also raised over $65,000 which will benefit epilepsy research and support programs for patients and their families. Once again, please join us in congratulating TeamFACES! 👏🏼🎉🥇

FACES would like to wish our TeamFACES runners all the best as they race in the TCS NYC Marathon today. The FACES team is excited to cheer you on from the streets today!

In advance of race day, TeamFACES has raised $62,000 and counting! We would like to thank everyone who has supported FACES throughout our runners’ preparation and training.

It is not too late to help our runners reach their goals! Click the link below and consider supporting TeamFACES.

https://giving.nyulangone.org/site/TR/DIY/General?team_id=1231&pg=team&fr_id=1210&cap_id=1210799