Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware

Home
United States
Newport, DE
Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware

Directions Website Contact the organization

Epilepsy is a term used to define a variety of seizure disorders. A person who has two or more unprovoked seizures is said to have epilepsy.

A seizure is a disturbance in the electrical activity of the brain. About 2.7 million people in the United States have some form of epilepsy. Thirty percent are under age 18. Many more children and adults have undetected or untreated epilepsy. There are about 200,000 newly diagnosed cases each year. Twice as many Americans have epilepsy than have cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and cystic fibrosis combined. Anyone can develop epilepsy at any time. Twenty percent of cases develop before age five. Fifty percent develop before age 25. Epilepsy is also increasingly associated with older adults: there are as many cases of epilepsy in those age 60 and older as there are in children age 10 and younger.

Contact us at efd@efde.org or 302-999-9313.

11/05/2026

11/04/2026

Walking Beside Kaden Update....Kaden's story made the news! His parents decided to share Kaden’s story because they know there are other families out there facing the unknown. If sharing Kaden’s story can bring awareness to epilepsy, hemimegalencephaly, and EME, or make even one family feel a little less alone, then every difficult part of this journey has a purpose. They are grateful to for sharing Kaden’s story and for giving them a platform to spread awareness. Check out Kaden's story here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcyldR_u4Yr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&cplk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

11/04/2026

THIS SUNDAY! Join EFDE and the family and friends of baby Kaden for a fun-filled morning at the inaugural "Walking Beside Kaden 5K Run/Walk". The event will include race shirts, an awards ceremony, food trucks, and more! For details and to register, visit: raceroster.com/events/2026/130658/walking-beside-kaden-5k-runwalk

11/03/2026

Join us on Sunday, November 15 for EFDE's Annual Friendsgiving Dinner. We will gather at EFDE's office, located at 527 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, for a festive and fun-filled afternoon which will include food and games. This is a FREE event, but please let us know you are coming by clicking here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmcmi3XnaRIT23rvTp_cGmu7XF_o0kiiqAsTtSrHVEt5H41g/viewform

11/02/2026

The 10th Annual Delaware Epilepsy Conference is only a few weeks away! If you have not registered yet, what's the wait? Be sure to register today so you don't miss this informative and beneficial morning. Click here for more details and to register: efde.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/event-detail?event=56&

11/01/2026

Welcome to National Epilepsy Awareness Month! This year's theme, Where Community Sparks Hope, serves as a reminder that no one impacted by epilepsy should have to navigate their journey alone. Hope grows through the connections we build with family, friends, caregivers, healthcare providers, advocates, and peers who offer support, understanding, and encouragement. During NEAM, we invite everyone to come together to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and strengthen the community that helps people with epilepsy thrive.

10/31/2026

Just a friendly reminder for tonight! Don't forget to check your smoke alarm batteries, too!

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

Enjoy the day safely!💜

Address

527 Stanton Christiana Road
Newport, DE
19713

Website

http://www.efde.org/, https://linktr.ee/epilepsydelaware

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.