Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan

Traverse City Seizure First Aid Training
2025-05-16 18:00 - 19:45 (America/Detroit) | Traverse City West High School, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685, United States
Join us in Traverse City for a free community-wide training on seizure recognition and first aid. This event is open to everyone, and participants will receive a 2-year Seizure First Aid Certificate upon completion. Gain essential knowledge on identifying seizures and responding appropriately in an emergency. Register here.

Traverse City Stroll for Epilepsy
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Civic Center Park, 1213 W. Civic Center Drive, Traverse City, MI, 49686, United States
Join us at Civic Center Park on Saturday, May 17 at 9:00 am for our Traverse City Stroll for Epilepsy™, as we stroll for the almost 109,000 people in Michigan who have epilepsy. Funds raised from this event and our other Strolls support the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan’s mission to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. Registration opens soon!

Young Adults with Epilepsy Connect Group
2025-05-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
These weekly discussion groups provide young adults, ages 18-25, an opportunity to share their experiences and ideas to help each other manage this challenging condition. Each meeting offers positive and constructive discussion, with sharing of resources and strategies, creative problem solving, simple goal setting, and general encouragement.
Whether you call in every week, once a month, or as needed, the Call & Connect Network will be here for you.
To receive the Zoom link, please email Renee Roederer.

Parents of People with Epilepsy Connect Group
2025-05-20 20:00, 2025-05-27 20:00, 2025-06-03 20:00, 2025-06-10 20:00, 2025-06-17 20:00, 2025-06-24 20:00, 2025-07-01 20:00 | Virtual
These weekly discussion groups provide participants an opportunity to share their experiences and ideas to help each other manage this challenging condition. Each meeting offers positive and constructive discussion, with sharing of resources and strategies, creative problem solving, simple goal setting, and general encouragement.
Whether you call in every week, once a month, or as needed, the Call & Connect Network will be here for you.
Register here.

Older Adults & Caregivers Connect Group
2025-05-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual

Adults with Epilepsy Connect Group
2025-05-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
These weekly discussion groups provide participants an opportunity to share their experiences and ideas to help each other manage this challenging condition. Each meeting offers positive and constructive discussion, with sharing of resources and strategies, creative problem solving, simple goal setting, and general encouragement.
Whether you call in every week, once a month, or as needed, the Call & Connect Network will be here for you.
Dial in #: 1-774-220-4000
Conference ID: 926764
Long-distance charges may apply. Please check with your phone or cellular provider.

Community Org of the Night @ Great Lakes Loons Game
2025-05-30 18:05 - 21:00 | Dow Diamond, 825 E. Main St, Midland, MI, 48640, United States
On Friday, May 30, the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan will be featured as the Community Organization of the Night at the Great Lakes Loons baseball game at Dow Diamond. We’ll have a promotional table set up at the stadium and the opportunity to raise awareness about the Foundation and the Midland Stroll for Epilepsy, which takes place at the same location the following morning.
Dow Diamond has created a dedicated ticket link for this event, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.
Hope to see you there!

Mindfulness Moments
2025-06-10 19:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Mindfulness has been shown to calm our bodies, reduce anxiety and stress, and impact memory and cognition in positive ways.

We invite you to join us for Mindfulness Moments with Andrea Thomas, MA, LLP, Psychologist at Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, and Renee Roederer, Sr. Director of Programs and Community Care, at the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.

On the second Tuesday of each month from 7-7:30 pm, Andrea and Renee will guide you through mindfulness exercises to focus on the present moment.
Register here.

Upper Peninsula Monthly Virtual Meet-Up
2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:00
Virtual
Living with epilepsy can feel isolating, but you are not alone. In 2025, the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan will host a monthly Virtual Meet-Up for residents of the Upper Peninsula living with epilepsy.
These virtual meet-ups will be held the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00pm, EST and will offer a supportive space to connect, share experiences, and get advice on handling the challenges like accessing care and resources. Whether you attend every month or just when you need support, this group is here for you!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qduysqz4uE9SXLDf5kKi7agJQ5g-jzwLS
