Faces of Epilepsy

I was two years old when I was diagnosed with Epilepsy. To say the least, I’ve had some life changing moments, but it’s also taught me lessons about life that I wouldn’t have learned otherwise. My parents instilled me with the confidence that I should always strive for the best,…...

My name is Justin Tyler Millares; I am a senior at Mater Lakes Academy High School. I live with my parents and younger sister. We are like almost every other family, always living in the fast pace of today’s society. I am a firm believer that a person true character…...

  “I was born 13 weeks premature and had a stroke before birth which caused my Epilepsy. Before the third grade, my family and I were on our own trying to live with my medical condition every day. Then we found the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida. They came to my…...

Hayden is a normal 13 year old boy with a big smile, who enjoys basketball, video games and music.  He has a great sense of humor and loves to joke and laugh.  Hayden enjoyed helping others and has volunteered for The American Cancer Society and at Harry Chapin Food Bank. Hayden’s epilepsy has…...

Jonathan Dale is a remarkable young man. He has intractable epilepsy which means that his seizures are not controlled by medication. Despite having daily seizures, Jonny is always smiling and ready for whatever new adventure the day may bring. Epilepsy does not define him, it is just another lion to…...

“I have always lived what you might call a very typical and normal lifestyle. I come from a strong, supportive family and I value my friends and relatives immensely.  However, at age fourteen, my happy go lucky lifestyle began to change.  I had my first seizure and was diagnosed with…...

I was diagnosed with epilepsy my first semester at college when I was 18 years old. Before then I thought I was invincible. I didn’t have a care in the world, especially regarding my health. I was a high school athlete with no physical or mental disabilities. Everything seemed to…...

“My name is Jay Hennessy, I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Epilepsy (PTE) from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in 2010, which marked the beginning of a significant journey in my life as I stand before you today. Today, I am both humbled and honored to be a part of…...

Molly McCann was thirteen-years-old when she was diagnosed with epilepsy. She recently shared her story with the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, which is relatable to so many young people affected by the disorder....