Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA - EFEPA

09/28/2026

Our friends at Rare Patient Voice are looking for individuals diagnosed with Focal Seizures to participate in a new research study.

The Details:

Who: Patients living in the US
What: 60-Minute Online Survey
Compensation: $120 for your time!

Sign up now at: https://rarepatientvoice.com/rp/efepa

09/28/2026

What an amazing weekend! We had the pleasure of bringing our community together for our Walk for Epilepsy – Northeast PA and our special Under the Lights screening!

The love, support, hope, and strength we felt from everyone who joined us made this weekend truly unforgettable. We are so grateful to everyone who came out, supported our mission, and helped make these events so special.

Thank you for reminding us what an incredible community we have. Together, we are making a difference and ensuring that no one faces epilepsy alone!

Under the Lights - A Film, A Movement

09/24/2026

This weekend we have TWO great epilepsy awareness events going on in Northeast PA and in Philadelphia! It is not too late to register and/or get tickets!

SATURDAY 9/26: Walk for Epilepsy - Northeast PA at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre from 9am-12pm!
Register: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/NEPA2026

SUNDAY 9/27: Under the Lights Film Screening at Landmark Ritz V Theater in Philadelphia from 11am-2pm! Meet the filmmaker Miles Levin and lead actor Pearce Joza!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/matinee-in-philadelphia-under-the-lights-special-screening-tickets-1996301370137?aff=Philadelphia

Under the Lights - A Film, A Movement Paul's Purple Warriors NJ - Epilepsy

09/23/2026

09/18/2026

Have you purchased your tickets to the Under the Lights film screening event on September 27th from 11am-2pm at the Landmark Ritz V Theater in Philadelphia?! It is not too late!!!

This is a SPECIAL opportunity to watch the full film with a Q & A and poster signing session with the filmmaker Miles Levin and star Pearce Joza!

Watch this to learn more about the Under the Lights film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9veAeudhmI

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/matinee-in-philadelphia-under-the-lights-special-screening-tickets-1996301370137?aff=Philadelphia

**This is also a light fundraiser for EFEPA and Paul's Purple Warriors so we appreciate your support!!!

09/17/2026

Did you know that the Epilepsy Foundation of America has MANY great educational classes and trainings on their on demand learning portal?

Check it out here: https://learn.epilepsy.com/collections/catalog

09/14/2026

Exciting news! LVHN in Allentown has 2 new IN PERSON adult epilepsy support groups for adults diagnosed with epilepsy and their loved ones. See the image with all details! Any questions can be directed to Heather Moody at [email protected] or Amanda Quell at [email protected].

Register: https://jefferson.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kb9vx4kGAgF87s?Q_CHL=qr

09/13/2026

On Monday, September 28th from 5:00-8:00pm Miller's Ale House - Willow Grove at 2300 Easton Rd., Willow Grove, PA will be donating portions of sales to the EFEPA to support our programs and services! Just mention the EFEPA when you order!

The Eagles kick off against The Chicago Bears begins at 8:15pm so enjoy some delicious food and drink with friends and family, and stick around after dinner for Monday Night Football!

Thank you Miller's Ale House for supporting the EFEPA!

09/10/2026

September is CVI Awareness Month. When the brain struggles to process what the eyes see, it's called Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). CVI is common in individuals with epilepsy. 64-84% of individuals with CVI also have epilepsy. Learn more at:https://www.perkins.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CVI-and-Epilepsy-2.pdf