Virtual Camp Blackhawk

The 2021 Virtual Camp Blackhawk will be taking place July 26-30, 2021 from 11:45 am – 2:00 pm. Click here to register for this free event. We encourage kids ages 6-17 living with epilepsy to join us for an online week of fun with all of your Camp Blackhawk friends and counselors. Many fun and…

Picnic in the Park

Registration is open for our annual Picnic in the Park! Join us on August 7 at Bemis Woods (Grove 7, 1100 Ogden Ave., Westchester, IL, 60154) for this FREE event complete with games, food, and fun! Feel free to bring your own picnic activities and accessories (footballs, baseballs, lawn chairs, blankets, etc). Click here to…

Tee Off for Camp Blackhawk Golf Outing

Kemper Lakes Golf Club 24000 N. Old McHenry Rd., Kildeer, IL

The 21st Annual Tee Off for Camp Blackhawk will be taking place at the Kemper Lakes Golf Course in Kildeer, IL on August 23rd. The day includes 18 holes of golf with cart, on course games, auction, and more. Individual tickets are $300 and a foursome is $1,100. All proceeds benefit EFGC's Camp Blackhawk. Click…

Studio3: Total Body AMRAP Class Fundraiser

Studio3 Arena 863 N. Orleans St., Chicago, IL

EFGC's Associate Board is partnering with Studio3 to host a charity Total Body AMRAP Class on August 28th at 11:45 am. Total Body AMRAP is a 45 minute strength-focused full body workout for all levels. Expect a short warm-up focused on core and glutei activation, followed by three strength circuits for a total body burn. Get your work out in while supporting EFGC! Tickets…

Epilepsy Fall Fest 5K – Cantigny Park in Wheaton

Cantigny Park 1 S. 151 Winfield Road, Cantigny Park, IL

Registration is now open for the 2021 Epilepsy Fall Fest 5K - and it's free! We are planning on hosting the event in person this fall. We'll be at Cantigny Park in Wheaton on September 25 and Chicago's Montrose Harbor on October 9. Participants can also join us virtually and will be eligible for the…

Virtual Chat with an Expert: Epilepsy Surgery

Our Virtual Chat with an Expert takes place on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. This month Dr. Joshua Rosenow from Northwestern Medicine will be discussing epilepsy surgery. This is a free event, but registration is required. Click here to register.