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Your Action Makes
a Difference

Our non-profit organization provides free services to anyone affected by seizures.

Cookies & Cupid

Register today! Formerly known as Gingerbread Kids, Cookies & Cupid is a free, family-friendly educational forum hosted Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 8:30am–11:30am at Academy of Our Lady of Peace. As parents and caregivers learn how to best navigate the educational system with epilepsy, kids and teens will spend their time working on age-appropriate crafts that include decorating cookies, creating Valentines for friends and loved ones and special projects for our teen clients.

College Scholarships: Now Accepting Applications

Applications for college scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year are now being accepted! The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County provides scholarships to multiple college undergraduates, as well as manages two in-memoriam scholarships. Find out today if you’re eligible and apply by May 1, 2025.

Sharing your individual story has healing and transformative power

Share Your Purple Power by submitting to #MyEpilepsySDStory, our year-round initiative that provides a space for people in San Diego who are impacted by epilepsy to share their personal epilepsy journey. By amplifying our purple power through personal journey stories, education and awareness, we can foster a united community that breaks down stigma and empowers everyone in their journey. Together, we have the power to shine a light on the incredible strength of the epilepsy community and make a lasting impact for epilepsy awareness.  

¡NUEVOS PROGRAMAS Y SERVICIOS EN ESPAÑOL!

Epilepsy affects people of all ages, races and ethnic groups.

It is the fourth most common neurological disorder.

0
million people

live with active epilepsy in the U.S.

0
San Diegans

live with epilepsy.

1 in 26

people

will be diagnosed with epilepsy.

1 in 10

people

will experience a seizure.

Our Mission

With your help, The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County improves the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection. 

Our Programs
& Services

Our wide array of programs and services serve people living with epilepsy, families, friends and caregivers.

All of our programs and services are offered at no-cost.

24/7 Helpline

Seizure First Aid
Certification

Frequently Asked Questions

We can help anyone interested in or affected by epilepsy. This includes:

  • People living with epilepsy
  • Caregivers and friends of someone with epilepsy
  • Anyone who simply wants to learn more about epilepsy

Please call our office at 1-619-296-0161 to speak with a staff member about our programs and services, to learn more about epilepsy and to participate in our events.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

All of our programs and services are always offered at no cost.  

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