​National Epilepsy Awareness Month

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Events like walks, dinners, and auctions are a great way to show support for those living with epilepsy. Check out events in your community or host your own.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Raise awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share information about epilepsy on social media or join in conversations about the disorder. You can also talk to your local network of doctors, teachers, and other professionals.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteer with local organizations that provide support for those living with epilepsy. You can help out by attending meetings, running errands, or providing transportation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Offer companionship</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>People living with epilepsy may need extra social support. Offer to be a friend, mentor, or confidant to someone living with the disorder.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Research to learn more about the condition and how you can help those affected by it. Read books or articles about epilepsy or talk to someone who has the disorder.</p></div></div>

<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Increases awareness and understanding</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the main goals of National Epilepsy Awareness Month is to raise public understanding of this neurological disorder. By raising awareness, we strive to create a world where people are educated on the facts of epilepsy, instead of relying on false information or stigmas.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Supports those living with epilepsy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By raising awareness and understanding about epilepsy, we can provide support for those who live with this condition. This includes providing resources and support networks that address the unique struggles that people with epilepsy face.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Advocates for better treatments</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Raising awareness of epilepsy also helps advocate for better treatment options. National Epilepsy Awareness Month puts a spotlight on research into the condition and the development of new therapies so individuals can get the help they need.</p></div></div>