2020 Magnolia Run and Walk for Epilepsy

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$65.00 of $1,000.00 raised

fundraising goal met!

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My Story

The Event

The Cause

My Supporters

Welcome to our 2020 Magnolia Run Fundraising Page! We are very excited to raise money for the 37th year of this annual event! The Magnolia Run is EFGA's longest-running fundraiser, supporting the 110,000 people living with epilepsy in the state of Georgia! Thank you to those who continuously support this event! I hope you are able to contribute to this worthy cause, and please know any amount helps make a BIG difference! Through fundraisers like the Magnolia Run. the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia is able to provide vital services and programs to the epilepsy community statewide.

King was "diagnosed" with Epilepsy shortly before his 1st Birthday. Perfectly healthy, no warning, and no underlying cause as to why it was happening. His MRI and EEG all came back normal. As parents, it was frustrating and we felt helpless at the same time, however, we got through it. There are so many more other parents and children who live with this condition on an extreme scale. We are very grateful that we were able to find a medication that worked for him and stabilized his seizures. King celebrated 5 years seizure-free this year!! And his first year with no medication. It is our goal to help other children and parents get the resources they need.

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2020 Magnolia Run and Walk for Epilepsy

2020 Virtual Magnolia Run & Walk for Epilepsy

For the safety of our dedicated participants, vendors, and volunteers the 2020 Magnolia Run & Walk for Epilepsy has gone VIRTUAL. In order to help EFGA provide vital services and programs for the 110,000 Georgians living with seizure disorders and epilepsy, please consider fundraising for this important cause. We encourage ALL participants and teams to help raise the thermometer and EFGA wants to motivate you with weekly social media contests and individual and team incentive prizes!

Check out our awesome 2020 prizes:

Individual Incentives

$25 Donation – 1 Magnolia Run T- Shirt

$50 Donation – 1 Magnolia Run T- Shirt and Branded EFGA Mask

$100 Donation – 1 Magnolia Run Long Sleeve T- Shirt

Corporate Match Challenge – For everyone who submits a corporate match form you get a team incentive bundle for the matching gift amount (see below)

Team Incentives

$100 Level - EFGA Cinch Sack (10)

$250 Level - EFGA Cinch Sack + Water Bottle (10)

$500 Level - EFGA Cinch Sack +Water Bottle + Beach Ball (10)

$1000 Level - EFGA Cinch Sack +Water Bottle + Beach Ball (20)

$2500 Level - EFGA Cinch Sack +Water Bottle + Beach Ball (25) + EFGA Blanket for Team Captains

$5000 Level – All of the Above + Team Sign and Social Media Featured Story

$10,000+ Level

All of the Above
Virtual Breakfast – $5 Chick Filet Gift Cards for up t0 40 team members

*Please note most prizes will be based on numbers taken on 10/19 for production time and delivery

About the Magnolia Run

Magnolia Run and Walk has been rescheduled, as a virtual event, to Saturday, November 7th. Help EFGA kick off Epilepsy Awareness Month by running/walking with friends and family in your community, while maintaining a safe social distance! More details and updates to come!

The Magnolia Run is EFGA's longest running fundraiser, supporting those living with epilepsy in the state of Georgia for 37 years! We cannot express our gratitude enough to the entire epilepsy community! Thank you for the friends and family of loved ones living with epilepsy who continuously support this event! The 2019 Magnolia Run was another HUGE SUCCESS thanks to your support! We were able to raise well over $180,000, had an amazing 82 teams, and over 1300 participants!

The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia (EFGA) is the only health agency in the state dedicated to serving more than 150,000 Georgians in the state who have epilepsy and seizure disorders. The foundation seeks to improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy and their families through community education activities for all age levels and a comprehensive set of client services programs. The foundation also reaches out to the community at large to reduce the stigma that is often attached to epilepsy and educate the public on seizure recognition and first aid.

Through events like the Magnolia Run & Walk, EFGA is able to raise both funds and awareness to assist those living with epilepsy throughout the entire state. The foundation is reliant on the support of the communit and strives to reach all Georgians living with disorder and their families. Learn more about the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia.

ABOUT EFGA

• Educational Programs

EFGA provides free educational in-services on seizure recognition/first aid at schools, daycare centers, developmental disability facilities, senior centers and in the workplace.

• Support Groups

Living with a chronic condition is easier when you can share with others who are in a similar situation. The EFGA has 6 support groups meeting on a monthly basis throughout the state. We also offer online e-communities for those with transportation issues.

• StudioE: Art Therapy Program

StudioE offers group art therapy sessions for adults (18+) with epilepsy, allowing them to explore their creativity, meet others with epilepsy and express themselves in an open, accepting and safe group setting. Art is a natural way to communicate, relieve tension and express emotions.

• Information and Referrals

Understanding epilepsy can help to reduce fear and anxiety. We have a wide variety of materials on topics concerning epilepsy including types of epilepsy, treatment options, educational/legal rights and information for caregivers. We can also provide referrals to epilepsy specialists or other agencies that might provide a service not covered by EFGA.

• Emergency Medication Fund

Often people with epilepsy have no insurance coverage and limited financial resources. The EFGA has an emergency medication fund which will provide a one month supply of the seizure control medications per patient per calendar year. Patients are then provided with assistance in enrolling in one of the drug company sponsored medication assistance programs.

• Camps

All children should have the opportunity to enjoy the experience of summer camp. EFGA offers camps which are staffed with counselors trained in seizure recognition/first aid, and also a full-time medical staff. We also provide camp scholarships for children whose families have limited financial resources.

• Advocacy

Often times people with epilepsy face barriers in the workplace, in educational institutions and in the legal arena. EFGA works to advise its clients of their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws. We also advocate for increased funding of epilepsy research through the National Institutes of Health.

• EFWorks

The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia, with sponsorship from UCB, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company with operations in Smyrna, Georgia, has recently launched the EFWorks program in Georgia. EFWorks is a specialized vocational rehabilitation program specifically targeted to Georgians living with epilepsy who are seeking employment.