Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy

with Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong

Just Click Here to Register Online!

Ride 18k or Run or Walk 5k to raise awareness and support Idahoans with epilepsy on

October 25, 2008!

This family oriented event includes a choice between an 18k bike ride or a 5k run or walk.  Both events begin and end at Barber Park and will be followed by an After-Event Party with food, entertainment and prizes. Solicit donations for the Epilepsy Foundation from your friends and family and earn prizes for yourself!  

Thru October 16 the prices are $25 for adult and $15 for children (between the ages of 6-12).  Thru October 25, the prices are $30 for adults and $20 for children (6-12).  Children 5 and under are free! Click on the Sharon's Walk graphic above or the Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk link below to register online.

Many thanks to our sponsors and supporters including Idaho Running Company, PowerBar and Kristin Armstrong!

Events!

• BAND Conference ( BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE)
  October 10, 2008 through October 11, 2008
  This conference has been specifically designed to bring together and further educate Western neurologists, psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, clinical social workers, primary care providers, counselors, & other allied health and mental health professionals in how to recognize and understand the behavioral aspects of neurological disease in their patients.
  
  
• Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk
  Saturday October 25, 2008
  
  
  2007 Sharon's Ride
  Photos Online
  
  
  

The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho has copies of Greg Mortenson’s bestselling book, Three Cups of Tea, available for purchase in our Boise office.  Cost is $15.

Events benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho

Idaho Advocate for the Eradication of Epilepsy

The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho, established in 1971, is a non-profit agency committed to the prevention and control of epilepsy and that helps people with epilepsy and their families overcome the problems associated with the disorder.

The Epilepsy Foundation works to achieve these goals through a broad range of client services.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho is an independently incorporated affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation, the only national charitable, non-profit, voluntary agency in the United States specifically dedicated to the needs of people with epilepsy.

Our Vision  

The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho (EFI) is a proactive and progressive service organization.  We are the most powerful advocate for the eradication of epilepsy in the state.  By 2025

• the stigma associated with epilepsy will no longer exist.
• EFI will be fully funded to accomplish its mission.
• We will provide the full range of statewide support, services, and education to people with epilepsy, their families, and their communities.   

Adopted January 10, 2006
Revised and adopted April 18, 2007

Epilepsy is . . .

EPILEPSY is something you have not who you are. Nearly 3 million Americans have epilepsy, and 200,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year. If you're one of them - or you know someone who is - you're not alone. We can help.

New Executive Director Appointment

The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcia Karakas as Executive Director. Former Executive Director, David Blackwell, has retired after 26 years of exemplary service to the EFI.  Marcia has more than 20 years experience as a volunteer and executive in non-profit organizations - most recently with Make-A-Wish of Idaho.  Prior to working in non-profit, she held account executive positions in the sales and marketing fields.  Mrs. Karakas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and began her career teaching English and Communication Skills.  As the EFI Executive Director, she will provide the overall leadership and management for all affiliate activities with a focus on community outreach programs and public awareness.  Marcia is very excited about the opportunity to work in our Boise community as well as with the offices in Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls.  Marcia’s door is always open.  Feel free to visit the Foundation at 310 W. Idaho St, Boise to meet and welcome Marcia.

Please stop-by to learn more about the Foundation, help with education and advocacy in our community, or volunteer & participate in the special events and fundraisers that help the more than 15,000 Idahoans who deal with seizure disorders. 

Marcia will be directing the 2nd annual Sharon’s Ride/Walk/Run on Oct 25, hosting the awareness of National Epilepsy Month in November, directing the 26th annual black-tie fundraiser St. Valentine’s Day Massacre on Feb 20, 2009 and 8th annual fabulously fun Golf Tournament on June 20, 2009.  

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