It's SELFIE SUNDAY!! Show your #purplepride by snapping a selfie wearing something purple! Be sure to tag EFGA in your post and use #1in26 #purplepower Let's start a movement!! Twitter: @EpilepsyGA Instagram: @epilepsygeorgia Facebook: EpilepsyGA   What is a #hashtag anyways? #Hashtags organize comments online into the same conversation. Check out EFGA's tagboard on the […]

Every week EFGA will be spotlighting stories shared by people effected by epilepsy. On Motivational Monday we encourage everyone to take to social media and share kind words to someone they know who has been effected by epilepsy or you can share your words of encouragement to our story of the week! Stories will be posted […]

Every Tuesday EFGA wants to dispel a myth about epilepsy and seizure disorders! Like, retweet, share on social media! This week's #TRUTHTuesday : Myth: Epilepsy can be cured. Fact: There is no known cure for epilepsy. However, modern treatment methods can achieve full control of seizures in a majority of cases. Don't forget to use […]

What word describes your journey with epilepsy? Share on social media what describes your current journey using a #, like #hopeful, #controlled, #emotional, #seizurefree, etc and be sure to tag EFGA in you post. Don't forget to include #1in26! Twitter: @EpilepsyGA Instagram: @epilepsygeorgia Facebook: EpilepsyGA What is a #hashtag anyways? #Hashtags organize comments online into […]

No matter our situations, we all have something we can be thankful for. The Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to reflect on what we all are thankful for and share kindness with others. EFGA wants to know, What are you thankful for? Share your thoughts on social media, tagging EFGA in your post and […]

TGIF!! Let's have a SOCIAL MEDIA SCAVENGER HUNT!! Snap photos of ANY and EVERY thing you see that is PURPLE and share with us on social media -- Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - by using #purplepower and #1in26 Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@epilepsyga) and Instagram (@epilepsygeorgia) and tag us in your post […]

It's SELFIE SUNDAY!! Show your #purplepride by snapping a selfie wearing something purple! Be sure to tag EFGA in your post and use #1in26 #purplepower Let's start a movement!! Twitter: @EpilepsyGA Instagram: @epilepsygeorgia Facebook: EpilepsyGA What is a #hashtag anyways? #Hashtags organize comments online into the same conversation. Check out EFGA's tagboard on the November […]

Every week EFGA will be spotlighting stories shared by people effected by epilepsy. On Motivational Monday we encourage everyone to take social media and share kind words to someone they know who has been effected by epilepsy or you can share you words of encouragement to our story of the week! Stories will be posted […]

Every Tuesday EFGA wants to dispel a myth about epilepsy and seizure disorders! Like, retweet, share on social media! This week's #TRUTHTuesday : Myth: Epilepsy is a lifelong disorder. Fact: Epilepsy is not necessarily a lifelong disorder. Many persons with epilepsy will not have seizures or require medication all of their lives. Don't forget to […]

Motivational Monday Every week EFGA will be spotlighting stories shared by people effected by epilepsy. On Motivational Monday we encourage everyone to take social media and share kind words to someone they know who has been effected by epilepsy or you can share you words of encouragement to our story of the week! Stories will […]

Every Tuesday EFGA wants to dispel a myth about epilepsy and seizure disorders! Like, retweet, share on social media! This week's #TRUTHTuesday: Myth: You should put an object, such as a spoon, in the mouth of a person having a seizure to keep them from swallowing their tongue. Fact: Nothing should be placed in the […]

Every week EFGA will be spotlighting stories shared by people effected by epilepsy. On Motivational Monday we encourage everyone to take social media and share kind words to someone they know who has been effected by epilepsy or you can share you words of encouragement to our story of the week! Stories will be posted […]

Every Tuesday EFGA wants to dispel a myth about epilepsy and seizure disorders! Like, retweet, share on social media! This week's #TRUTHTuesday : Myth: Epilepsy is a psychological condition. Fact: Epilepsy is a medical condition. Seizures are the result of an excessive and disorderly discharge of electrical energy in the brain. Don't forget to use […]

Join EFGA in showing support for the 1 in 26 on the 26th of every month! 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 […]

Happy Thanksgiving from EFGA! No matter our situations, we all have something we can be thankful for. The Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to reflect on what we all are thankful for and share kindness with others. EFGA wants to know, What are you thankful for? Share your thoughts on social media, tagging EFGA […]

Will you be participating in all the Black Friday shopping fun? Let's turn Black Friday PURPLE with a scavenger hunt!! While shopping see if you can find -- a purple hat a purple shopping bag a purple watch purple shoes purple nail polish purple candy purple holiday decorations a purple shirt Take a photo of […]