Ella’s Race to CURE Epilepsy
August 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$25
Proud Member of the CURE Epilepsy Run/Walk Series
Join us to celebrate 10 years of funding research and promoting awareness of epilepsy!
💜 Register today for your 10th Anniversary dry-fit tee in and support epilepsy research. 💜
On Sunday, August 24, the Cunneen family will host a 2.6 Mile Fun Run AND a one-mile walk through La Grange Park to raise awareness and funds for epilepsy research! One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime, and our 2.6-mile fun run route brings awareness to this fact. This is a family-friendly event, with music, snacks, and lots of smiles!
The event will begin at 10:00 AM at the 500 N. Catherine block in La Grange Park. The race route will be closed for the event, so participants are encouraged to park on Kensington or Ashland. Additional details for the event will be emailed to participants prior to race day!
The Inspiration, Ella Cunneen
15-year-old Ella has severe epilepsy, and her family is raising money in her honor to help support research in epilepsy. Ella was first diagnosed with epilepsy days after her first birthday. Since that day she has tried approximately 20 different medications, special diets, prolonged hospital stays, surgical consults, and countless second opinions — all in hopes of bringing her seizures under control.
Unfortunately, Ella still has frequent seizures that, when combined with all the medications she takes, have significantly slowed her development. Yet despite the seizures, meds, hospital stays, blood draws, and therapy appointments, Ella’s indelible spirit remains untouched. She continues to be our driving force, attacking each new challenge with a smile.
