Support The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia While You Shop! EFGA has made it easier for you to support the individuals and families suffering from epilepsy. Simply download our new fundraising app, register for your free account, and shop! As you visit participating merchants, each business has agreed to donate up to 5% of the sale to […]
Join EFGA in showing support for the 1 in 26 on Purple Day®, March 26th!! Did you know that 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime? There are more than 150,000 Georgians living with epilepsy and more than 2 million people in the US who have epilepsy. Let’s start a movement and […]
2015 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY! THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE FOUNDATION THAT WILL DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE 150,000+ GEORGIANS LIVING WITH EPILEPSY. BELOW YOU WILL FIND A LETTER FROM […]
EFGA has been fortunate enough to form several new partnerships in the past couple months and we are so excited to be sharing with you! We hope that you will take advantage of these amazing partnerships and help these relationships flourish so that we can continue to offer new and innovative ways to help fund […]
Do you have a Kroger Plus Card?? Did you know that Kroger has a Community Rewards program? where they will donate back to the organization of your choice – all you have to do is log on and register your Kroger Plus Card! Follow the link, register your card, search for Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia […]
As we begin our new fiscal year, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU for your involvement, time and support in 2014-2015. The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia was able to grow and do great things last year, but this was made possible only through your help. Below is a short summary of […]
Safety Tips for Your Summer Trip Summer has arrived, and for many of us that means an upcoming flight, drive or train ride for a well- deserved vacation. It is a time to relax and enjoy seeing old friends. As you begin packing, remember these seizure safety tips for your trip: 1) Always remember to […]
A prolonged seizure affects individuals of all ages, from the very young to the elderly. Come Learn about ESETT, a seizure study that may affect you or someone you know! Status Epilepicus (SE) is as a seizure lasting longer than five minutes without stopping on its own or without waking up. A person whose seizure […]
Today was a monumental day at the Capitol. HB1 was presented to the Senate and passed with at an overwhelming 48-6. The next step is for HB1 to return to the House for approval of the amended items. It is expected that Governor Deal will be signing the bill this week! We will keep you […]
Thursday was quite a day the the Capitol! We started with a wonderful, heartfelt press conference that rang through the halls of the Capitol. Representatives from most conditions listed in HB1 spoke to why this bill is so important. Rep. Micah Gravely, a proud supporter and co-signor of HB1, gave a powerful testimony to the […]