I have had epilepsy almost all my life and lived reasonably well by taking precautions such as regular sleep, meditation to reduce stress and taking my meds - regularly. During my lifetime I have encountered misunderstandings surrounding my disorder: Did they have to stick something in my mouth? Could I work? I wish to support this event because it is the EFVA's mission to dispel the many myths surrounding epilepsy. They let people know that people with seizures have a safer work record with less absenteeism. They let people know that epilepsy is no obstacle to safe parenting with certain precautions.  Please help them advocate for the 80,000 persons with epilepsy in Virginia. 

Have a day of great sport and good exercise and help promote the USE A HELMET PREVENT EPILEPSY campaigns. 
This event also supports the many programs the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia has for direct assistance as well as dispelling the myths about epilepsy. Please com and support this great event. 

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