• Faces of the Foundation: Lucas

    This is Lucas, hair still wet from swimming lessons, proudly displaying his advancement to a new skill level. As parents of this talented, goofy, articulate, sweet hugger monkey, we are…

  • Faces of the Foundation: Jessica

    I was born in 1989 in Bogota Colombia. I was adopted at seven weeks of age and brought to the United States. I spent the first 13 years of my…

  • Faces of the Foundation: Debbie

    “Epilepsy is my passion,” says Debbie Flader, the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago’s Clinical Coordinator. Debbie has been with the Foundation since 2002 and anyone who has worked with her…

  • Faces of the Foundation: Tony

    Tony has faced serious challenges in his life, but that does not stop him from looking on the brighter side of  things. In fact, he lives by a simple motto:…

  • Faces of the Foundation: James Davies

    It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that James Davies, a true pillar of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, passed away on May 5, 2020.…

  • Faces of the Foundation: Ted

    How I Champion My Health With Epilepsy By Ted Hardaway When I was twelve, I experienced a grand-mal seizure that for me and my parents was extremely scary and concerning.…

  • Faces of the Foundation: Dr. Heard

    As the world battles COVID-19, the knowledge and advice from a trusted medical professional can make an enormous difference. Takijah Heard, MD is NorthShore University HealthSystem’s Division Head of Child…

  • Faces of the Foundation: Connie

    In 2007, a mosquito bite ended up changing Connie’s life. She contracted the West Nile disease, which led to meningitis, and eventually, a diagnosis of epilepsy. For the first two…