Our Mission
With your help, Epilepsy Foundation New England aims to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures. Together, we can offer those with epilepsy help for today, and hope for tomorrow.
3.4 Million
People Living With Epilepsy In the U.S.
150,000
New Cases of Epilepsy Each Year
1 in 26
Will Develop Epilepsy In Their Lifetime
1 in 3
People With No Effective Treatment
Upcoming Events
2025 Creative Wealth Solutions Golf Tournament to benefit EFNE
About the Tournament Friday, August 8th 12PM Registration 1PM Shotgun Start Join us to benefit Epilepsy Foundation New…
New England Epilepsy Convention
Mark your calendars! The first ever New England Epilepsy Convention (NEEC) is coming to Cambridge this September! Join us from…
Epilepsy Education Day at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
The Epilepsy Education Day, presented by Epilepsy Foundation New England in partnership with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, will be…
Seizure Training for School Nurses: Caring for Students
This program is designed to provide the school nurse with information, strategies, and resources that will enable him/her to better manage…
Wednesday Webinar: Financial Planning for Those with a Child with Disabilities
This week's Wednesday Webinar dives into Financial Planning for Those with a Child with Disabilities as we welcome Annette M. Hines. ESQ.…
Vermont Walk for Epilepsy
The Vermont Walk for Epilepsy returns, but this year it will be under the flow of the gorgeous fall foliage!Join us at Centennial Field in…
Dave Byrne is Running the Maine Marathon!
My name is David Byrne and I am proud to be running the 2025 Maine Marathon in Portland, ME on October 5th, 2025 on behalf of Epilepsy…
Rhode Island Walk for Epilepsy
Join us on Sunday, October 26th! EFNE Returns to Slater Memorial Park for our annual Epilepsy Awareness Walk! Come hang out for the…
SAVE the DATE
We look forward to seeing you at the 42nd Annual Candlelight Gala! Ticket and sponsorship infomation forthcoming
We’re working to help those battling epilepsy from all corners of New England, and we’re always reaching out to those just starting their journey. That’s why we’re putting our knowledge, experience, and community to work for visitors at all stages of the battle against epilepsy.
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Your involvement and advocacy on behalf of those battling epilepsy is crucial to our success, and we couldn't provide the services we do without your help. Whether you give a little or a lot, we always appreciate the support.
Our team of parents, patients, doctors, healthcare experts, researchers, and New Englanders all play a big role in our progress. Want to add your voice to the effort? Get involved and let’s put and end to epilepsy throughout New England, together.
Our Stories
News Stories from the foundation and stories from our friends living with epilepsy.
Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill making Maine schools safer for students with epilepsy
FALMOUTH, Maine — This fall, students in Maine who have epilepsy or other seizure-related diagnoses will experience increased safety in schools due to a new law.
Seizure Safe Schools Hearing scheduled for July 21
BIG NEWS – the Seizure Safe Schools hearing will be heard before the Joint Committee on Education on Monday, July 21st from 11-5pm in the Gardner Auditorium. There are options to testify in-person, virtually, and by submitting written testimony.
WBZ's Levan Reid visits with EFNE in Lowell
CBS Boston WBZ's Levan Reid visited Epilepsy Foundation New England's Lowell office to discuss the upcoming hearing on July 21 at the MA State House for seizure-safe schools.Interim President and CEO, Kimberlee Schumacher, was joined by EFNE Envoy's and parents Erica Rogers Jensen and Ben Herman!Check out the video clips below:
Leadership Update from Epilepsy Foundation New England
After nine years of dedicated service at the Epilepsy Foundation of New England (EFNE), Susan Linn decided to leave her role as President and CEO. Her last day was Friday, May 23rd. Susan’s commitment to our mission has left a lasting mark on our organization and community.
2nd *UPDATE* from a 2023 Research Grantee
Epilepsy Foundation New England is happy to share the following update from Zainab Zaman, MBBS Josh Rong, B.Sc., and Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari, M.D., Ph.D. They were awarded $75,000 in March 2024 at the 3rd Annual Blue Skies Challenge. Below is a summary of their findings since receiving the award.
*UPDATE* from a 2023 Research Grantee
Epilepsy Foundation New England is happy to share the following update from Dr. Sattar Khoshkhoo and Dr. John Rolston. They were awarded $75,000 in March 2024 at the 3rd Annual Blue Skies Challenge. Below is a summary of their findings since receiving the award.
