A free Community Education Conference
Palo ALTO, CA

OCTOBER 24, 2026

This Week at EFNC

The stories behind the challenges faced by our community–their experiences and courage dealing with the reality of living with seizures.

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I realized that the hardest part of epilepsy is often not the seizures themselves. It is the isolation. Many veterans carry the same invisible burden.

Veterans Epilepsy Community Founder

I have navigated life battling this condition with strength and determination. […] I am defining what it means to live life with epilepsy!

National Advocate & Activist

Growing up with epilepsy I was always trying to hide my condition. […] I’m currently on a pathway, pursuing ideas to spread epilepsy awareness.

A Group Interview

Making Waves: Blog is now part of Humans of the Storm

 
 
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Recently diagnosed? Looking for help?

              

SEIZURE FIRST-AID TRAINING

Providing free life-saving training for
individuals, schools, and organizations

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California offers free seizure first-aid trainings in our communities.

400 HOURS OF SUPPORT GROUPS A YEAR

Providing community and support
for all affected by epilepsy

We offer support groups for adults, adolescents, parents/caregivers, older adults/seniors, Spanish speakers, as well as multiple hobby groups. ALL support groups are facilitated by individuals with epilepsy.

Give Back

We can’t do it without you! Volunteer with us to give back to the community and to support our goal of serving all those with epilepsy. We love our volunteers!

Donations to EFNC directly support our programs and services for individuals and families affected by epilepsy and make our camps, support groups, first-aid trainings possible.

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS + COMMUNITY

Awarded Gold Transparency
on Candid

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California pride ourselves in upholding the highest ethical standards, earning us the Gold Transparency seal on Candid (GuideStar) annually.

MEMO-RIES APP

Memo-ries empowers families and caregivers to preserve memories and manage care through an easy-to-use digital memory journal that brings connection, clarity, and comfort.

Thank you to our proud sponsors!

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