More Than Four Decades Of Hope
Epilepsy Foundation New England (EFNE) is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people and families affected by epilepsy in New England. EFNE is an independent affiliate of Epilepsy Foundation of America whose mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. We serve the approximately 110,000 people in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont affected by epilepsy and the people who care for them. Our services are designed to provide Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.
1981
Bill Murphy began laying the groundwork for Epilepsy Association of Greater Boston
1983
Epilepsy Association of Greater Boston, Inc. is incorporated
1992
Epilepsy Association of Greater Boston becomes Epilepsy Association of Massachusetts
1993
Epilepsy Association of Massachusetts, Inc. expands its territory to serve Rhode Island
1998
Camp “Wee-Kan-Tu” is founded, and serves 50 children in a weeklong camp
1999
Organization takes the new name Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
2003
Les Brody becomes CEO
2009
Epilepsy Foundation New England Donation Center established, with Bill Braunlich leading the creation of the Donation Center in 2009 as President.
2010
Services begin in New Hampshire and Maine and the organization takes the new name Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine, Inc.
2012
Organization becomes Epilepsy Foundation New England, Inc.
2014
New overnight camp programs held in Maine
2016
Les Brody retires and Susan Linn is appointed as new President and CEO
2026
John Hedstrom is named President and CEO
