Western Wyoming Epilepsy Fund

11/12/2025

Thank you to all of our heroes

Some heroes come home with unseen scars. 💜

This Veterans Day, we honor those living with post-traumatic epilepsy — and the courage it takes to face the ongoing effects of brain injury every day.

Learn more about resources for Veterans through Epilepsy Foundation New England: https://bit.ly/3O0VDmA

11/07/2025

Anti-seizure meds save lives—but many people deal with tough side effects and rising costs. Side effects are a leading reason people stop or change meds, and U.S. spending on these drugs roughly doubled from 2006–2021. Cost barriers also mean some folks skip doses or delay refills. Let’s push for care that’s effective, affordable, and kinder to daily life.
💊 Anti-seizure medicines often come with side effects—research shows roughly 1 in 3 to as many as 6 in 10 people report issues like fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, or mood/thinking changes—and in the U.S. the median cost of these medications nearly doubled from 2006–2021, with high drug costs causing millions to skip doses.

11/06/2025

Epilepsy does not know color, age, or s*x. Help us spread awareness!

11/04/2025

Day 3 of Epilepsy Awareness Month
Chromosome changes can cause epilepsy in children. In Dup15q (extra 15q11–q13), over half of kids have seizures. Early genetic testing can help families get answers and guide care.

11/02/2025

FACT: About 1 in 1,000 people with epilepsy die from SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) each year.

SUDEP refers to the sudden, unexpected death of someone with epilepsy who was otherwise healthy, with no other cause of death found. It most often occurs during or after a seizure—especially generalized tonic-clonic seizures—and usually happens at night.

While the exact cause is unknown, managing seizures, taking medications as prescribed, and maintaining good sleep and safety practices can help lower the risk.

💜 Western Wyoming Epilepsy Fund

11/01/2025

📢 Join Us This November for National Epilepsy Awareness Month! 📢
This month, Western Wyoming Epilepsy Fund is dedicated to spreading awareness and understanding about epilepsy. Did you know that epilepsy is a chronic disorder causing unprovoked, recurrent seizures? It affects over 3.4 million people in the U.S. alone!
Every day this November, we'll be sharing a new fact about epilepsy to help educate our community and reduce stigma. Stay tuned to learn more about this condition that impacts so many lives.
Let's work together to shine a light on epilepsy! 💜

10/31/2025

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and we're inviting you to help us light up our community in purple! Epilepsy affects millions worldwide, and by raising awareness, we can help reduce stigma and support those living with epilepsy.
How to participate:
1. Grab a pumpkin! Any size will do.
2. Paint it purple! Get creative with designs, add ribbons, or simply a solid coat of purple.
3. Share your creation! Post a picture of your purple pumpkin using and . Don't forget to tag Western Wyoming Epilepsy Fund so we can see your amazing work!
Let's show our support and spread hope together. Every pumpkin painted purple brings more visibility to this important cause. Thank you for your support!

10/29/2025

November is epilepsy awareness month!

07/13/2025

06/10/2025

Due to some unforeseen circumstances we have to cancel the 2025 jackpot. This was an incredibly difficult decision, but our current options would not work for producing a quality show. Please accept our sincere apology for the late notice and change in plans. If you have already registered you will receive a complete refund within 3-5 days, depending on your bank. We hope to come back bigger and better next year. Thank you!

06/06/2025

Meet our Lamb & Goat Judge

Jared Oldham
Jared Oldham grew up in Lander, WY where his family operates the Double D Ranch that consist of ~400 commercial cows, ~25 show sheep, Quarter Horses, and the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary. Jared and his siblings were heavily involved in 4-H and FFA showing sheep, pigs, cattle at all levels. He judged collegiately at Casper College then at Kansas’s State University where he also, received his Bachelor’s in Animal Science. Jared finished his academic studies at Washington State University receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He currently works as a mixed animal veterinarian with special interest in equine sports medicine.