Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago

10/08/2026

Last week we kicked off the first week of our Creative Art Therapy Series, in collaboration with the Institute for Therapy Through the Arts (ITA)! We had a wonderful time getting creative, connecting with one another, and exploring the therapeutic power of art. We hope you can join us for our upcoming sessions throughout the month of October! There’s still time to be part of this special series. For more information, please contact: Agatha at [email protected] Erin at [email protected]

10/07/2026

The Seventh Annual Casino Night is in one month! We'll be at the Porsche Downtown Chicago on November 7th for an evening inspired by the world-renowned Monaco Grand Prix Race and Casino. Set against the backdrop of iconic Porsche cars, your ticket gets you access to casino games, open bar (or mocktails!), hors d'oeuvres, raffle prizes, and so much more. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://bit.ly/4B9RfcC

10/02/2026

I’ve never talked about this before (except with my 👨🏻‍🚒 & my therapist) so I’m nervous to post this.

But we need to talk about SUDEP. And the emotional toll it takes on our loved ones. And us, the folks living with epilepsy.

Because every night our heads hit the pillow, we have a different understanding that it could be our last.

Super uncomfortable topic. But maybe if we share what helps us cope and work through that mental gymnastics of falling asleep, we can find peace of mind even just a for a night.

Sending love and hugs to all the fellow warriors out there, the people who love you, and those who’ve lost someone to SUDEP 💔

If you’re unfamiliar with SUDEP, please ask your doc, reach out to Danny Did Foundation, or DM

Thank you NightWatch US - Epileptic Seizure Detection for supporting this conversation on SUDEP.

Shout out to sponsors Neurelis, SK Life Science, & .usa and community partner , , & for believing in this podcast!

10/01/2026

Last Saturday, as part of the Heritage Month Celebration, we celebrated our traditions and cultures with our clients and their families through a fun and heartwarming cooking class, with “las tortillas” as the stars of the day! We proudly brought together families from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Honduras, Mexico, Argentina, Cuba and Ecuador!

¡Que viva nuestra cultura!

09/25/2026

Meet Liv, our Face of the Foundation!

At 16, Liv is a competitive swimmer, a student at Glenbrook North High School, and a passionate advocate for epilepsy awareness. Swimming has been a big part of her life since she was seven, giving her an outlet, a strong sense of community, and lasting connections with her teammates and coaches at New Trier Aquatics.

After experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure earlier this year, Liv made the decision to open up about her epilepsy and educate her swim team about seizure safety. What began as a frightening experience helped her realize the importance of speaking up and sharing her story. Read more about her here: https://bit.ly/4yXMBfM

09/23/2026

What a day at the EFGC Rodeo 5K presented by Northwestern Medicine!

The rain couldn't stop our incredible community from showing up! After a weather delay, our participants, volunteers and supporters hit the course and helped make the day one to remember. We’re so grateful for this amazing community and the support you continue to show EFGC!

09/23/2026

The Chicago Wolves have been an incredible partner over the years. We are beyond grateful to be a part of their Season of Giving charitable initiative. They are donating $3 million to 46 local organizations, including EFGC. Their commitment to the community is unprecedented and will help us continue our mission to ensure that no one faces epilepsy alone.

Today, the Wolves announced our "Season of Giving" charitable initiative during which the team will donate a total of $3 million to 46 Chicagoland charities throughout the 2026-27 season.

This morning, Wolves owner Don Levin and team executives welcomed members of the charities to downtown to celebrate and kick off our "Season of Giving."

Read about it here: https://www.chicagowolves.com/2026/09/22/its-a-season-of-giving-for-wolves-charities/

09/19/2026

HEADS UP! DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER, OUR 5K REGISTRATION START TIME HAS BEEN DELAYED. OUR REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 9:15 AND OUR 5K START TIME IS 10:15.

09/16/2026

We are celebrating Heritage Month! Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Our stories, cultures, and traditions make us stronger. This month, we honor every journey, celebrate every voice, and stand together as one epilepsy community. Our differences inspire us. Our strength unites us.

Join us on September 26 from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM as we celebrate our Hispanic community with a tortilla cooking class! We will come together to learn, share, and celebrate through food and culture. Please note, this event will be held in Spanish.

For more information and to register, contact Agatha at [email protected] or Karina at [email protected].

09/15/2026

Ah, the driving debate. Matt Suchan’s breakthrough seizure dragged this issue back to the front of his life—and put a spotlight on just how wildly inconsistent the laws are. Three months seizure-free in some states. Six or twelve months in others. Cool, cool, very normal system we’ve got here.

Turns out, top docs have strong opinions on what they actually think the minimum should be before patients get back behind the wheel. (Spoiler: it might not be what you expect.)

Also in this episode: Mama Suchan sets the record straight on Matt’s already-unhinged diagnosis story (don’t worry, it’s still completely nuts), I unveil my personal conspiracy theories on the link between epilepsy and creativity, and Matt explains what it’s like to see colors in letters and music—a real phenomenon called synesthesia, which may be linked to heightened creativity.

Full episode on Apple, Spotify, YouTube & anywhere you stream podcasts. Links in What the Ef?! Podcast bio

Shout to sponsors Neurelis, SK life science, & PATI | Seizure Safety Device and community partners Epilepsy Foundation of America , Danny Did Foundation , & Epilepsy Alliance America for believing in this podcast!!