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Issue 40: January 2025

One in 26 day graphic with Malloy family

Sunday is 1in26 Day

One in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime. But we know that every person with epilepsy is ONE IN A MILLION to their family and friends. Join Epilepsy Alliance America and our member organizations as we recognize 1in26 Day on Sunday, January 26.

Learn more about 1in26 Day

Join us for Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week

3.4 million people in the United States live with epilepsy. But, how many have a Seizure Action Plan in place? Let's make 2025 the year everyone with epilepsy takes this important step. Learn more about how you can create a Seizure Action Plan and help us spread the word.

Visit the Seizure Action Plan Coalition website

Leadership Changes for 2025

Liza Gundell began her term as Board Chair of Epilepsy Alliance America on January 1, 2025. You can learn more about the Board Leadership Changes for 2025 here.

Six new members of the National Professional Advisory Committee began terms on January 1, 2025. You can learn more about the new members here.

Support Services

Our support group for people with epilepsy and caregivers will hold its February meeting on Thursday, February 6. Join us for an opportunity to connect with your peers from across the country.

The February meeting will be hosted by Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana.

Last Friday, Epilepsy Alliance North Carolina, one of our founding member organizations, held an important program for Caregivers titled You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup.

You can watch this recording on Epilepsy Alliance America's YouTube Channel.

Tools and Resources

On-Demand Seizure Recognition and Response Training

Take our General Seizure Recognition and Response (Seizure First Aid) Training. It is ideal for family members of people with epilepsy, babysitters, co-workers, or anyone who would benefit from knowing about seizures, epilepsy and how to respond if someone has a seizure.

Seizure Action Plan Coalition

Everyone who has seizures should have a seizure action plan. Learn more about how you can get involved with the Seizure Action Plan Coalition.

Epilepsy Alliance America is the Managing Organization of the Seizure Action Plan Coalition.

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