Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas

With the support of our fabulous sponsors, we are pleased to offer conference registration for FREE! Register today! https://give.classy.org/EFCSTConference

School is just around the corner. Let’s make sure you have all the tools to ensure your child is safe at school and proper communication is being had between yourself and your child’s school.

Topic: Communicating with school staff about your child’s epilepsy.

🗓️ Thursday , August 15, 2024
7:30- 8:30 pm. (Virtual and in person)

Rehabilitation Hospital
5403 Doctors Dr.
Edinburg, Texas 78539

https://wus06web.zoom.us/j/81351596407
Meeting ID: 813 5159 6407
Passcode: 5353

Congratulations to our friends at DHR!

Valley epilepsy patient with chronic seizures credits DHR procedure for relief Although the sensation was terrifying, 15-year-old Dante Enriquez didn’t know at the time that what was happening to him was not normal.

Congratulations Viktorija! We are proud of your accomplishments!

Viktorija Senkute, a former UCF rower with epilepsy, wins Lithuania’s first medal in Paris A former University of Central Florida rower with epilepsy who won Lithuania’s first...

Registration for our Epilepsy Community Conference is now open. The conference will be held in San Antonio on August 24. The cost to attend is $10. Scholarships are available; please reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.

A Road Map to Care: Epilepsy Community Conference Presented by the Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas

YOU MATTER. We are empowering people with epilepsy to improve their health. We are enrolling for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program virtual sessions beginning on August 7. To register or for more information, visit: https://efcst.org/help/cdsmp/

Hi EFCST family,, just a reminder our in-person Support Group will be happening tonight.. come join us either at our :
San Antonio office
8601 Village Dr Ste 220
San Antonio TX 78217

Or

In Austin, we will be at
Menchaca Road Public Library
5500 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745

We hope you can making it in tonight ! Both meetings will be between 6 pm and 7 pm

Only 334 days until the next Camp Brainstorm.

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Reminder! In-Person
Support Group! Tomorrow 7/16/2024
San Antonio office
8601 Village Dr, Ste 220
San Antonio, TX 78217
6 pm - 7 pm

&
for our Austin Peeps
We will be meeting In-Person also 7/16/2024 at the
Menchaca Road Public Library
5500 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
6 pm - 7 pm

See you all tomorrow!

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Recordandoles
Mañana 7/16/2024 nuestro groupo de Apoyo de Epilepsia en persona aquí en nuestras oficinas en
San Antonio:
8601 Village Dr Ste 220
San Antonio TX 78217
6 pm - 7 pm

Y

Austin, nos vemos en la librería
Menchaca Rd Public Library
5500 Menchaca Rd
Austin TX 78745
6 pm - 7 pm

Hi EFCST family,, just a reminder we will starting our evening Support Group in a few minutes. We hope you can making tonight via Zoom between 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm

Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81351596407

Meeting ID: 813 5159 6407
Passcode: 5353

Registration for our Epilepsy Community Conference is now open. The conference will be held in San Antonio on August 24. Cost to attend is $10. A limited number of scholarships are available; please reach out to us at [email protected] for more information. https://give.classy.org/EFCSTConference

Don’t forget today we have our Virtual Support Group. Join us between 1:30pm - 2:30pm. If you can’t make it at this time no worries! We will also be on this evening between 7:30pm -8:30pm.

Eternal gratitude to the brave men and women who laid down their lives for our liberty. Today, we pause to remember. May their bravery inspire us all. ❤️🤍💙

Our Golf to END Epilepsy Silent Auction is LIVE! Take a look, bid, win! Funds support 1 in 26 living with epilepsy in Central & South Texas.
https://live.classy.org/auction/golf-to-end-epilepsy-2024/ea90362b-3a3d-4d97-9338-fca3c77e5325

Thank you so much Dr. Tracy Wisdom-Almanza, DBH, LMSW for taking the time to share symptoms of PTSD and self-help techniques with our RGV Epilepsy Support Group. Your information was invaluable.

RGV Epilepsy Support Group is every third Thursday of the month. We provide in person and virtual options. With support, the sky is the limit.

There is a RGV Epilepsy Support Group tomorrow at 7:30-8:30 located at the Rehabilitation Hospital- 5403 Doctors Dr. Edinburg, Texas 78539. Attend in-person or virtually.

Dr. Tracy Wisdom Almanza, DBH, LMSW will be talking about Epilepsy and PTSD.
✔️ Identifying the symptoms
✔️ Learn self help techniques

We look forward in seeing you.

If you have any questions reach out to Yvette Barrera-Molina, EFCST Support Group Leader

Calling all police officers and those connected with law enforcement! In honor of , we invite you to take our Law Enforcement-Informed Training for Recognizing and Responding to Epilepsy and Seizures. Enhancing awareness of epilepsy and seizures equips officers to offer more proficient assistance during critical moments. Join us in making a positive impact in your community—spread the word today. https://bit.ly/3UN6wwx

It's Virtual Support Group meeting day! Anyone is welcome to join!!

Today @ 1:30 PM is our Virtual Support Group! If you can't attend, don't worry. We've got you covered! You can attend our Evening Virtual Support Group today @ 7:30 PM!!

2024 Support Group dates and information all in one place! For questions, you can contact us by Phone at (210)-653-5353 or Email [email protected]!

Click the link below to view and download our Support Group Calendar in PDF format!
https://efcst.org/help/support-groups/

Golf to END EPILEPSY is only 12 days away! Spots are still open for teams and individual golfers! Learn more here: https://epilepsygolf.com/

Camp Brainstorm application period extended!

About - Camp Brainstorm Camp Brainstorm June 17-21, 2024 Applications now open! Application deadline April 26, 2024 What is Camp Brainstorm? Camp Brainstorm is a dream opportunity for children with epilepsy. Located at Camp Aranzazu in Rockport, Texas, Camp Brainstorm gives children with epilepsy the opportunity for a real...

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It's BACK! Join us at Lockhart State Park May 3-5, 2024. Life is better outside! This opportunity provides nature-based activities and teaches you basic camping skills. No cost to attend. Limited spots are available. Sign up today! https://form.jotform.com/231924433079155

Applications closing on April 26th!! So hurry and submit your applications 💜 https://www.campbrainstorm.com/application/