Published by the Tallahassee Democrat April 12, 2015 To know Molly McCann is to know a vibrant 16-year-old girl full of life, spirit, and athleticism. Molly, sophomore at Maclay, is also a girl who lives with the daily challenges of epilepsy. Molly was diagnosed with epilepsy in January 2013 after…...
State Lawmakers Honored as Epilepsy ‘Champions of the Heart’
By Phil Amman, Saint Peters Blog April 8, 2015 The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) recognized six Florida lawmakers this week for their efforts in helping individuals and families touched by epilepsy. The EFOF “Champions of the Heart” are state Sens. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg, Rene Garcia of Hialeah and Denise…...
How You Can Make a Difference in the Community
Published by: Pensacola News Journal April 3, 2015 Our community has a generosity of spirit throughout the year. Here are good things happening in the area, opportunities to help organizations trying to make life brighter for people in need and various ways to volunteer: Thank you for giving •Pen Air…...
Art-Therapy Program Helps Epilepsy Victims Open Up
By Hanna Marcus, The Gainesville Sun October 27, 2014 In the south tower lobby of UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, people walk hand-in-hand and ask for the elevators. Nurses whistle their way up the stairs while passers-by click the heels of their shoes across the floor, sniffing at hospital-cafeteria smells.…...
Epilepsy Foundation of Florida to Hold Reception at Gables Museum, Oct.30
By Gloria Burns, Community Newspapers October 1, 2014 The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) will be launching its November Epilepsy Awareness activities with its annual “Let’s Talk About It – Unmasking Epilepsy Masquerade Cocktail Reception” on Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m., at the Coral Gables Museum. Guests at this fundraising affair…...
Community Organizers Transform Florida into Obamacare Enrollment Powerhouse
By Izzy Lyman, Florida Watchdog April 16, 2015 After the second enrollment period in the Affordable Care Act’s Health Benefit Exchanges ended in February, the state of Florida – at 1.6 million enrollees – led the nation. The Sunshine State enrollees–the vast majority of whom are entitled to subsidies–have been…...
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