Our Stories

Inspiring Stories From Incredible People

Our friends, neighbors, and community members living with epilepsy are some incredible people. Here are their stories of how they manage to accomplish amazing things, blaze new trails, and inspire others without letting epilepsy stand in their way.

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Kailey

Kailey is entering her senior year at Eastern Connecticut State University, where she is studying psychology. EFNE met with her while she was volunteering at our Purple Camp in East Brookfield, Massachusetts and talked about living with epilepsy on campus.

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Katrina

Katrina is a determined young woman, with epilepsy, who has tackled obstacles and grasped new adventures. With a passion for biology, Katrina has cultivated a successful career in landscaping. Against all odds, Katrina is able to connect with the earth and her customers.

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Gracelyn

An accomplished 17 year old singer/songwriter, pianist, guitarist and actor from Rhode Island.

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Matt

Matt in his own words.

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Lisa

Cumberland mother embraces son with epilepsy and his unique abilities. (Story originally appearing in the Smithfield Times)

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Mary-Ellen

Mary-Ellen in her own words.

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Jennifer

Jennifer Sherry, of Lynn, is a woman who has lived with epilepsy since the age of 15. In spite of the challenges of living with epilepsy Jennifer has used her voice to be a passionate advocate for epilepsy awareness and acceptance.

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