Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA - EFEPA

08/09/2026

We are so excited to announce that we at the EFEPA and Paul's Purple Warriors will be hosting a special screening of Under the Lights- A Film, A movement, with filmmaker with epilepsy, Miles Levin, in Philadelphia! Featuring an all star cast, Under the Lights, is a powerful film that shines light on the realities of living with epilepsy.

Join us Sunday, September 27th at the Landmark Ritz V Theater in Philadelphia from 11am-2pm for an afternoon of epilepsy awareness, community, and connection. There will be snacks and an interactive Q & A and poster signing with Miles! We hope to see you there!

Tickets at: https://tinyurl.com/Underthelightsphilly
Watch the Under the Lights short here: https://youtu.be/tfy4_mq_yX8?si=iAtMbqtX1zoqXL6U

Questions? Contact Rena Loughlin at [email protected] and/or (215) 779-8828.

Under the Lights - A Film, A Movement

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Teens Speak Up! (TSU) is one of the Epilepsy Foundation of America’s signature advocacy initiatives, bringing together teens living with or impacted by epilepsy, family members, staff, healthcare providers, and volunteers from across the country to make a difference.

The 2027 TSU event will occur on Sunday, April 11, 2027 - Tuesday, April 13, 2027, in the Washington, D.C. area.

Selected participants will have the opportunity to visit the nation's capital to receive advocacy training and meet with their members of Congress and their staff to share their experiences and advocate for issues vital to the epilepsy community. All teens interested in participating in the program must self-nominate! Teens must be living with epilepsy or siblings of a person with epilepsy between 13-17 years old who are interested in advocacy.

Learn more about TSU, the process, and eligibility, as well as submit a self-nomination here: https://epilepsy.com/TSU. The deadline to self-nominate is Monday, August 31st.

07/26/2026

RECALL ALERT: Depakote ER: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/popular-drug-used-treat-epilepsy-010855221.html

07/25/2026

Did you know we host quarterly in-person support groups in Philadelphia?

At our most recent gathering, community members enjoyed a creative art workshop led by art therapist Irene. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, express themselves, and build community—and everyone had a great time!

If you'd like to join us at our next Philadelphia support group, we'd love to have you. To learn more, please contact Janette Locke at 215-629-5003 ext.803 or [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

07/24/2026

Exciting news! The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee passed the National Plan for Epilepsy Act (S. 494) during yesterday’s markup. Read the Senate Epilepsy Caucus Co-Chairs' press release here: https://ow.ly/je4J50ZrYhx. This was a crucial step, and we want to thank YOU for your advocacy! Now, the bill must continue to make its way through the full Senate and House. Link in the comments for how you can continue to help:

07/23/2026

Check out the second event in CURE Epilepsy's Pipeline of Progress series, on August 20th from 12-1pm, created for people living with epilepsy and the loved ones who support them. This interactive webinar will help you understand what new therapeutic devices are on the horizon and what researchers are working on right now, including devices involving transcranial electrical stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and focused ultrasound.

The speaker is Kate Davis, MD, a Professor of Neurology and Division Chief, Epilepsy at the University of Pennsylvania. She has deep expertise in presurgical evaluation of epilepsy patients, with a research focus on improving localization of epileptic networks in refractory epilepsy. Dr. Davis is also an EFEPA Professional Advisory Board member!

REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/CUREWebinar

07/22/2026

Join our friends at Paul's Purple Warriors and Epilepsy Services of New Jersey for their Seize the Wave event!

On Tuesday, July 28th, kids and teens ages 8 to 18 living with epilepsy will take to the water in Sea Isle City with trained surfers by their side.

This free event includes surf instruction, time on the beach, food, and a chance for families to connect.

Surf spots are limited, and sponsorship opportunities are available.

Location:
28th Street Beach, Sea Isle City
8:00am to 1:00pm

REGISTER:
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ycWo2b