Epilepsy and seizures affect 2.7 million Americans of all ages. There are approximately 100,000 people in Michigan affected by epilepsy, 30,000 of which are children. There are many ways to help support the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan and people living with epilepsy in Michigan. You can empower people living with epilepsy in your community by making a financial commitment or a commitment of your time. Listed below are several ways you can make a difference at the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.
ATTEND OR SPONSOR AN EVENT
In order to engage our consumers and our community, the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan has several major events throughout the year. These events help to spread epilepsy awareness and fight the stigma attached to epilepsy, while also raising funds to support programs and services that empower people with epilepsy to manage their conditions and reach their goals.
SUMMER DREAMS OF CAMP DISCOVERY Camp Discovery provides youth with epilepsy a safe, structured and encouraging home away from home for 5 days and 4 nights. Please join us in making Summer Dreams of Camp Discovery come true by donating to the Summer Dreams program sponsored by the Detroit Free Press Charities. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar by The Skillman Foundation—making your support all the more valuable. For more information please
or call at (800) 377-6226 option 1, ext. 211.
MAKE A DONATION
Mail in donations to: Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, 20300 Civic Center Dr. Suite 250, Southfield, MI 48076 Phone in donations to: (800) 377-6226 option 1, ext. 204 In addition to donating by phone or mail, the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan offers a secure means to make an online donation.
VOLUNTEER
Join us by volunteering to help staff fulfill the mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan to empower and inspire people living with epilepsy. We have several volunteer opportunities to fit almost any interest.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan is looking for stories about how epilepsy has affected your life and how we were able to help. These stories will be used to help raise awareness of epilepsy and the services we offer, raise money to help provide more and better services, and raise the level of hope in other people struggling with epilepsy.
