Greetings! This month, we’re excited to discuss a hot topic in the epilepsy community: dietary therapies, including the ketogenic diet. You’ll have the opportunity to dive into the latest research and the clinical application of these treatment options in an upcoming webinar, the next episode of Seizing Life, and June’s CURE Discovery article.
On the next episode of Seizing Life, launching Wednesday, June 5, discover answers to common questions about using the ketogenic diet to help control seizures. See a preview of this episode now, featuring registered dietitian Robyn Blackford and advanced practice nurse Breanne Fisher from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Webinar and Live Q&A on Epilepsy and Dietary Therapies: How What You Eat May Help Control Seizures
Explore the research supporting dietary epilepsy therapies in a free webinar on Thursday, June 13. Dr. Jong Rho from the University of Calgary and Dr. Eric Kossoff from Johns Hopkins University will explain how patients and caregivers can work with their doctors to determine if these therapies are right for them.
This webinar is supported by the generosity of the BAND Foundation.
Shining a Spotlight on Epilepsy at Broadway Sings for CURE
On Monday, June 24, Broadway stars are coming together for an evening of dazzling performances at Broadway Sings for CURE!
This event will be hosted by Miguel Cervantes, star of Chicago’s HAMILTON, and features incredible performers. See the cast list and get your tickets to this exclusive event here.
Race to Raise Research Funds in Chicago and New York as a CURE Champion
Calling all runners! Join Team CURE for the Chicago Half Marathon and the New York Marathon. As a CURE Champion with our running group, you’ll raise critically-needed funds to support research while spreading vital awareness at races in these two iconic cities.
Your Facebook Friends Can Help Create a World Without Epilepsy
Get your Facebook friends involved in helping to find a cure for epilepsy by hosting a CURE fundraiser on Facebook!
Make an impact by supporting CURE-funded, cutting-edge epilepsy research. Facebook covers all credit card processing fees, so 100% of your friends’ donations are made to CURE.
Please note, you must have a Facebook account to create a fundraiser.
CURE Champion Spotlight: How Hockey Player Amelia Murray Raised Nearly $35,000 for Epilepsy Research
Amelia Murray is determined to use her passion for hockey to fund critically-needed research with her Shutouts for Seizures program. In 2014, she brought this initiative to Union College, choosing to raise funds for CURE. In only 4 years, Shutouts for Seizures has raised nearly $35,000.
Epilepsy Awareness Night with the Chicago White Sox, our mental health webinar, and more in this Update.
May 23, 2023
CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Strides Made in the Understanding of Acquired Epilepsies by CURE Epilepsy Grantees
The ultimate hope is that this work with CURE Epilepsy will lead to the ability to prevent or cure acquired epilepsies.
May 18, 2023
Researcher Update May 2023
Submit your letters of intent for our Rare Epilepsy Partnership Award and Catalyst Award, apply for our seminar series, and see upcoming events for the epilepsy research community in this Researcher Update.
