One in 10 adults will have a seizure sometime during their life. Seizures can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Please read up on how to react if you see someone having a seizure. Protecting that individual may save his or her life.

• Keep other people out of the way.
• Clear hard or sharp objects away from the person.
• Don't try to hold her/him down or stop the movements.
• Place her/him on their side if possible, to help keep her airway clear.
• Look at your watch at the start of the seizure, to time its length, and stay with the individual. If it doesn't stop after 10-15 minutes, call 911. Otherwise the indivdual DOES NOT need medical care.
• Don't put anything in the person's mouth. Contrary to a popular myth, you can't swallow your tongue during a seizure. 
• When the seizure is over, reassure the individual and help him/her get to their destination. They will be tired and disoriented.

Wendy and John's lives have been touched by those with epilepsy. They've seen first hand how money raised to support awareness and treatment can improve the lives of those with epilepsy.

Please join us as we work to erase the stigmas that are still (ignorantly) attached to this disease. Help us support the estimated 80,000 -100,000 Virginians with epilepsy.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia (EFVA) is designated as a 501(c)3 public charity by the Internal Revenue Service and as such relies on the donations of the public and those that it serves in order to survive. Your contribution is tax deductible.

Join us for a great ride, 50 and 100 km with views of Lake Anna. Join us for comradery and refreshments at the Midnight Brewery afterwards. We shall have fun!

EFVA's mission is to PROMOTE AWARENESS about epilepsy, ADVOCATE for and PROVIDE ASSISTANCE  to Virginians with the disorder through: 

• helplines, regional offices and peer counselors statewide.
• annual awareness days and awareness strolls.
• training for employers, school personnel and public service employees.
• emergency assistance and transportation.
• Spanish speaking offices.
• Family Fun Days and Virtual Support Groups. 
• Memory Courses
• Grants for service dogs and bicycles

• Susan Feder and Todd Gordon donated $50.00 October 7, 2019 ... "Happy riding!"
• joan, alan, mozey & suzie donated $50.00 October 1, 2019 ... "Yay Wendy & John for cranking for the cause!!!"
• Alan & Cindy Geary donated $50.00 September 28, 2019 ... "Wendy and John: happy trails! We are proud to sponsor both of you and the worthy cause."
• Lauren Conners Anderson and Family donated $50.00 September 26, 2019 ... "Enjoy the ride Wendy and John! Wonderful cause."
• Jill Brookner donated $50.00 September 23, 2019 ... "Sending support from the Sunshine State!"
• John Heyn donated $50.00 September 23, 2019 ... "A padded seat and fully-inflated tires - I'm ready!!"
• Janet and Tom and Nia Junod donated $50.00 September 4, 2019 ... "Everything is better on a bike! Go Wendy! Go John!"
• Ken & Michelle donated $50.00 September 2, 2019 ... "Ride carefully! (Bring muchies)"
• Tom donated $50.00 August 29, 2019 ... "Way to go for your efforts!"
• Wendy Talarico donated $50.00 April 20, 2019
• anonymous donated $25.00 October 13, 2019
• Ennis Family donated $25.00 October 7, 2019
• anonymous donated $25.00 September 25, 2019
• Deb MacPherson donated $25.00 August 30, 2019 ... "Good luck Wendy and John and congratulations on getting married!"
• zimba donated $23.00 September 24, 2019
• anonymous donated $10.00 October 8, 2019