Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide education, support and advocacy to families and individuals with epilepsy in the greater NC Triangle area.
Funding, DEI & Services Statement
We seek funding via member contributions, donations from the general public, gifts, corporate sponsors and grants from other organizations. Our group is diverse group of families and individuals with all different stages of life, race, sexual orientation, religion, and cultural. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in our social groups, online platforms, support group meetings and other events. The services we provide are at no cost for the members of our organization.
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Local NC Scholarship
Epilepsy Reach + TNCE
TNCE is partnering with Epilepsy Reach (Charlotte, NC) to provide a local North Carolina Scholarship for High School Seniors and College Students with epilepsy. To honor and in remembrance of those in our support group who have passed on, we encourage donors to help us provide this scholarship to those with epilepsy.
For more information on how to apply, deadlines, and requirements, please click HERE.
100% of the donations will go to scholarship winners and are tax-deductible. Please spread the word to support this great cause!
Day 14, Fact #14The ketogenic diet started as an epilepsy treatment: Long before it became a popular weight-loss trend, the medical ketogenic diet was developed in the 1920s to treat pediatric refractory epilepsy under strict medical supervision.
Day 13, Fact #13Post-ictal (the phase following a seizure) recovery takes time: The "post-ictal" phase can cause profound fatigue, memory fog, muscle soreness, headache, or temporary weakness (Todd's paresis) that can last hours or even days.
Day 12, Fact #12Photosensitivity is relatively rare: Only about 3-5% of people with epilepsy have photosensitive epilepsy triggered by flashing lights or high-contrast visual patterns.
Day 11, Fact #11Epilepsy can have many causes. These include genetic conditions, brain injuries, infections, strokes, and structural differences in the brain. Many also go undiagnosed and are unable to identify a specific cause.
Day 10, Fact #10Brain pacemakers and nerve stimulators exist: Neuromodulation devices like Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) help prevent or disrupt seizures using electrical pulses.