Epilepsy Foundation West Texas

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The word "Epilepsy" is derived from a Greek word meaning "a condition of being overcome, seized, or attacked." People used to believe that the seizure was caused by a demon, and Epilepsy became known as a sacred disease. This is the background to the myths and fears that surround Epilepsy; myths that color people's attitudes and make the goal of a normal life more difficult than it needs to be for people who have Epilepsy. The word "Epilepsy" means nothing more than the tendency to have seizures.
Learn more about epilepsy and what you can do to help.

Seize The World Foundation, Inc. (STWF) Is a Non Profit Foundation founded in 2008 with two goals:
1) Promote ideas for ways that people with epilepsy can lead active lifestyles.
2) Provide funding for research to cure epilepsy.
We are currently working to achieve these goals by sending one bicyclist who has epilepsy, Stephen Allen, around the world to promote awareness and to generate enthusiasm for the idea that people with epilepsy can lead active lifestyles.
Learn more at seizetheworld.com.

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The mission of EFWT is to ensure people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy and research. Learn more about the EFWT.

EFWT gladly accepts donations throughout the year. Donations are accepted here or you may contact the office to make other arrangements. Here is what your contribution can accomplish.
* $10 pays for a months worth of bus tickets for a client that can not drive
* $75 enables a client with no source of reimbursement to obtain an EEG
* $150 buys a two week supply of most seizure medication
* $500 enables a client with no source of reimbursement to obtain an MRI
* $1,000 funds the education program of EFWT for a school year
A donation to EFWT can make a critical difference in peoples lives. Your assistance allows us to educate people with epilepsy, their loved ones, and the public at large about epilepsy.
Your support will assist us in providing all of our services free of charge.

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