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4th Annual Paint the Pony Purple Success!
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Thank you to the generous support of this year's Paint the Pony Purple sponsors, performers, volunteers, and the enthusiastic attendees, EFNJ raised over $25,000 to support epilepsy programs and services in NJ.
Sponsors:
Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health
COMMUNITY MEDICAL & MONMOUTH MEDICAL
CYBERONICS
LUNDBECK
Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group
NUTRCIA
SUNOVION
SUPERNUS
UCB Pharma
| Performers: Sleepy Man THE ROCKNROLLCHORUS Dr. B. and the Interns Sofia Nicole |
Desserts: All You Need is Cake Boutique Bakery Carlo's Bakery in Red Bank Cameo Cakes in Brielle Cravings in Allenhurst Freehold Borough High School Sofia Germana Murray |
Special Thanks: Danny Coleman, Ronnie Gantz, volunteers, and the AT&T Pioneers
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The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey is now accepting applications for our annual scholarship program for New Jersey high school seniors who have epilepsy. We anticipate offering at least three $1,000 scholarships this year.
New Jersey high school seniors with epilepsy who plan to attend a college or university are eligible. Academic achievement, participation in activities and financial need will be considered. The extent of a student's disability(s) will be taken into account as well, so that s/he need not be near the top of her/his class to qualify. Final awards will be made by the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey, which reserves the right not to make any awards.
Scholarship Applications and supporting documents are due by May 1, 2015. Should you have any questions, please contact Andrea Racioppi at (800)336-5843 or by email at [email protected].
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Walk with us to create a Brighter Tomorrow !
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Join the Family Resource Network and our affiliates: Epilepsy Foundation of NJ, Autism Family Services of NJ, Caregivers of NJ, and Family Support Center of NJ on May 2nd on the Seaside Park Boardwalk as we raise awareness and funds to support existing programs and resources. This is a fun filled day for families and friends to walk in support of their loved ones. Some of the day's excitement will include face painting, musical entertainment, information exhibits, and more! As all activites are free to registered families, we encourage you to use the online fundraising tool to recruit your friends and colleagues to contribute and/or join your team.
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The Department of Children and Families (DCF), which serves children and youth up to age 21, is now accepting requests from families for financial assistance toward the 2015 summer camp session. Requests must be submitted to PerformCare by Thursday, April 30, 2015.
Please note: Individuals 21 years of age and older are served by The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Information for camp assistance through DDD will be sent out as soon as DDD publishes the information.
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), which serves adults 21 years of age and older, is now accepting requests for financial assistance toward the 2015 summer camp session. Requests must be submitted to the individual's case manager or support coordinator by Monday, May 4, 2015.
Click Here to review DDD's "Camp Services Fact Sheet," which includes eligibility requirements and how to request funding.
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NJ at National Walk Saturday, April 11, 2015 Washington, D.C.
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The 9th Annual National Walk for Epilepsy continued to bring attention to what Epilepsy is and is not. As we walked together April 11th at the National Mall in Washington D.C. we sent a strong message to others across the nation that people with epilepsy are deserving of respect and are strong members of our community. Epilepsy deserves to be better understood!
The event was the biggest yet and to date over $
$900,000 has been raised. Thank you to the teams that have designated their funds to the Epilepsy Foundation of NJ .
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Teens Speak Up Speak Out Conference a Success for EFNJ
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Teens Speak Up! and the Public Policy Institute Conference took place April 12-14, 2015. Teens Speak Up! and the Public Policy Institute is the Foundation's centerpiece advocacy initiative. Every year affiliates across the nation come together and bring over 250 advocates, including Epilepsy Foundation affiliate staff, parents, teens,neurologists and volunteers from across the nation. Through this initiative, we are able to strengthen our advocacy network, share updates on the state of epilepsy research & funding as well as give our families an opportunity to speak with Congress and share their stories of living with epilepsy. Topics at this years conference included: Medicaid, CDC & NIH funding, and advances in treatments for epilepsy.
Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey is proud to recognize Raina Dhand of Sparta, NJ for her hard work on Capital Hill this week. Raina represented EFNJ as our teen advocate to raise much needed awareness about epilepsy. Raina shared her personal experiences as a young teen living with epilepsy with representatives from the offices of Senator Booker, Senator Menedez, and Congressman Frelinghuysen. Great job, Raina!
To see highlights from the Hill this year please visit: http://www.epilepsy.com/make-difference/advocacy/highlights-hill
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School Nurse Training:Managing Students with Seizures
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This 3 hour long training is designed to provide resources and supplementary materials that will assist the school nurse with better managing and supporting students with seizures and epilepsy. The training will also prepare the school nurse to educate their school personnel about epilepsy. Please contact Jenna at (800) 336-5843 or [email protected] to schedule.
REGISTER NOW!
FREE OF CHARGE
DATE: May 4, 2015
TIME: 10:30am-1:30pm
LOCATION:
Camden County Educational Services Commission
225 Whitehorse Avenue
Clementon, NJ 08021
This training is also available online for your convenience!
EFNJ has made these trainings available online for your convenience. Our 3 hour School Nurse training assists the school nurse with better supporting students with seizures and prepares the nurse to educate other school personnel about epilepsy. The School Personnel training is a 1 hour presentation for school staff that provides basic seizure recognition and first aid information.
Click to Access Online Training
Please note: You must create a user profile and login to view the training modules.
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