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Promoting epilepsy awareness through advocacy, education, research and services.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin has been serving people with Epilepsy since 1981.

10/20/2026

💜 October 21st, is SUDEP Action Day.

We're starting the conversation early because awareness, education, and understanding are so important.

Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is a difficult but important conversation, and one that deserves greater awareness, understanding, and action.

Each year, approximately 1 in 1,000 people with epilepsy die from SUDEP. Behind that statistic are individuals, families, and communities whose lives are forever impacted.

While not all cases of SUDEP can be prevented, understanding the risks, managing seizures, and having open conversations with healthcare providers are important steps we can take.

💜 Awareness starts with education. Action starts with conversation.

We encourage you to take a moment to learn about SUDEP, talk with your healthcare team, and share this post to help others better understand the risks.

Together, we can honor those we've lost, support those affected, and help spread knowledge that could save lives.

Because every life matters. Every conversation matters.💜

10/16/2026

💜 Community is at the heart of everything we do.

From new friendships at our events to meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and opportunities to learn together, we're continually reminded of the power of connection.

Every conversation, every connection, and every act of support helps build a stronger epilepsy community here in Wisconsin.

As we look ahead to National Epilepsy Awareness Month, we'd love to hear from YOU!

💬 What's one thing that's made a difference in your epilepsy journey? A person, a resource, a friendship, or even a small moment of understanding that gave you hope?

We'd love to hear your stories. 💜

10/13/2026

💜 November is almost here! National Epilepsy Awareness Month is just around the corner, and this year, we're celebrating the power of community and the HOPE we create together.

Throughout November, we'll be sharing stories that inspire, epilepsy education and seizure first aid tips, ways to get involved, and the people, programs, and partnerships making a difference across Wisconsin.

Because hope grows when we learn together, support one another, and create meaningful connections.

💜 This November, we're celebrating where community sparks hope.

We can't wait to share it with you! Follow along, join the conversation, and help us spread awareness all month long.

10/05/2026

October Support Groups 💜🍂

Looking for connection, conversation, and support this month? Join us at one of our October Support Groups - in person in Janesville or Madison, or from anywhere through our Virtual Adult Support Group.

✨ NEW this month: We’re also hosting an Appleton Meet & Greet for parents and caregivers as we explore interest in a new in-person support group in the Fox Valley!

💻 Virtual Support Group | October 19 at 7 PM
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/782K6EvIQP60l5Jc7wRTCw #/registration

Whether you’re joining us for the first time or coming back to a familiar group, we’d love to see you this October. 💜

10/02/2026

💜 🎃 It’s Purple Pumpkin Season!

This October, add a little purple to your porch and help us raise awareness for epilepsy!

Whether you paint a pumpkin purple, decorate one with your family, or already have a purple pumpkin proudly displayed, we would love to see it! 💜

📸 Share a photo of your purple pumpkin in the comments below— or show us your work in progress! We’ll be sharing your photos in our stories throughout the month as we fill porches across Wisconsin with purple.

One pumpkin can spark a question.
A question can start a conversation.
And every conversation helps raise awareness for epilepsy. 💜

Create a Purple Pumpkin. Start a conversation. Spread awareness. 🎃

09/29/2026

What a weekend. 💜

Our 2026 Adult Retreat brought together an incredible group for a weekend of connection, friendship, new experiences and plenty of fun!

This year, we were especially excited to welcome five first-time attendees, including two young adults who transitioned from our Youth Camp program. Throughout the weekend, new friendships formed, familiar faces reconnected and campers supported one another - all while having the space to let loose, try new things and simply be themselves.

We have so much more to share from this special weekend. 💜 Stay tuned for more photos and some of our favorite moments later this week!

09/23/2026

What a way to wrap up our 2026 Walk for Epilepsy season! 💜

Last weekend, we gathered at the Milwaukee County Zoo for our final Walk of the year - and after an incredible season of connection, community and so many meaningful moments across Wisconsin, we couldn’t think of a better way to close it out.

And now, we get to look back at the memories. 📸

A huge thank you to our Board Member, Steve Lipton for spending the day behind the camera and capturing so much of what made the Milwaukee Walk special - the teams, families, connections, purple and all the moments in between.

To everyone who walked with us, volunteered, donated, sponsored, shared your story or supported our Walks this season -
THANK YOU!💜

📸💜 View the full gallery here:
https://www.stevelipton.photography/Client/Events/2026-SEP-EFW-Milwaukee-Walk

Have photos from Walk Day? Add your favorites in the comments below - we’d love to see them!

09/19/2026

💜 MILWAUKEE WALK UPDATE! 💜

We’ve received several messages this morning regarding the weather and flooding in the Milwaukee area.

We are in direct communication with the Milwaukee County Zoo, and there is currently no flooding on Zoo grounds - just some wet conditions from the overnight rain. ☔️

Our Milwaukee Walk for Epilepsy is still ON for this afternoon! 💜🙌

We’ll continue to stay in close contact with Zoo staff and will communicate promptly if anything changes.

For now, grab your purple (and maybe your rain boots 😉) - we can’t wait to see you this afternoon! 💜

09/18/2026

Tomorrow, we walk. 💜

The forecast may call for rain, but this beautiful poem shared with us by one of our epilepsy families feels like the perfect reminder of what tomorrow is really about.

It’s not about perfect weather.

It’s about showing up. Together.

For the people we love.
For the stories we carry.
For those we’ve lost.
For those navigating a new diagnosis.
For every person who deserves to feel seen, supported and understood.

Our community is bigger than any forecast. ☔️💜

Thank you to Briana for trusting us with these words and giving us permission to share them. We think she said it better than we ever could.

“Because sometimes, even in the hardest storms, you can find something beautiful.”

Tomorrow, Milwaukee, we walk together. Rain or shine. 🌧️💜

09/16/2026

💜 WALK WEEK GIVEAWAY! 💜

We’re counting down to the Milwaukee Walk for Epilepsy this Saturday, and we’re celebrating Walk Week with a pretty incredible giveaway!

⌚ One lucky winner will receive an Empatica Embrace2 watch!
Embrace2 is the world’s first FDA-cleared wrist-worn wearable in epilepsy. It is designed to detect possible convulsive seizures and can alert caregivers when one is detected — whether they’re nearby or miles away.
For many individuals and families living with epilepsy, technology like this can offer an added layer of support and peace of mind. 💜

HOW TO ENTER:
💜 Like/follow the Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin
👋 Tag a friend in the comments
📲 BONUS: Share this post to your story to help us spread the word about epilepsy awareness and the Milwaukee Walk!

We hope to see you at the Milwaukee Walk for Epilepsy THIS SATURDAY, September 19 at the Milwaukee County Zoo!
📍 Registration: 1:00 PM
👟 Walk: 2:00 PM

Come walk with us, and connect with the epilepsy community!💜

* Embrace2 watch included; subscription costs associated with the device are the responsibility of the recipient. Giveaway closes September 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. Winner will be contacted directly by the Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin.
This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, or Meta.

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http://www.epilepsywisconsin.org/

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