Carson Pedraza

When I was first diagnosed with epilepsy, I did not know I had epilepsy because nobody used that word. From having a tumor removed from my head to having grand mal seizures, and being told that I had a ‘seizure disorder’ but I was never told I had epilepsy which…...

Stefano Leon became a client with Epilepsy Florida in 2005, he was a senior in high school, struggling to maintain his grades. Like many students with epilepsy, school can be very challenging. Stefano has been a great participant throughout his years with Epilepsy Florida. He has been part of many support…...

When I was 12 years old I was diagnosed with epilepsy. I originally found refuge with the Dan Marino Center. I was treated using Depakote ER, which worked for the time; however, I grew immunity to it at the age of 17. I had convulsive seizures in school and had…...

Most of us know of a single parent or two who have to face the daily challenges alone. Now add the additional challenge of having to be a single parent with epilepsy. That is the story of our friend, Juina Joseph, a single mother to a beautiful, smart, 9-year-old girl…...

Hi, my name is Jamie Beauchamp and I have had gran mal seizures since about 5 years old. Growing up with seizures has been quite a battle for me. Being bullied throughout school, and in my senior year there was talk about brain surgery, so that summer I had my…...

Lucia Ortiz, an immigrant from Cuba has now been living in the US for nearly 10 years. More than half of that has been seizure free due to the assistance of consistent neurological care and excellent follow ups with wrap around services offered at Epilepsy Florida. She was referred to…...

My name is Dona and I was diagnosed with Epilepsy at the age of 18. From teenage hood to adulthood, I went to multiple Doctors throughout the east coast. From New Jersey to New York, Boston to Massachusetts, Montreal, Canada to Maryland, and different Doctors throughout Florida. I’ve had many…...

Story by The Johnston Family Addyson Lynn Johnston was born November 5, 2007, a whole two minutes older than her twin sister, Ansley. Addy is a 5th grade student at Sheffield Elementary and is anxiously looking forward to middle school! She started cheerleading at the age of five, although she…...

On February 21st 2018, my life changed forever, I had my first seizure. I was helping a friend hold her project together, while she welded it for our metals sculpture class at the University of Florida. The next thing I remember is my friend saying, “Danielle it’s ok, your Mom…...

If I can describe my son, Vincent Solomon in one word it would be #mykidhero!  I know every mom and dad feels that way about their child with epilepsy and they should because they teach us the true meaning of courage, perseverance and determination.  Vinny is diagnosed with frontal lobe…...