SPECIAL EVENTS
Special event fundraisers ...
The agency hosts several special event fundraisers throughout the year as a way to raise public awareness about epilepsy and funds for the agency. Each event is run by a volunteer committee who dedicates several months to the planning, organizing, and execution of these events. We encourage you to support our agency by attending or donating to one of our events below. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact Nikki Johnson at njohnson@epilepsyinfo.org.
Special Events Schedule
Annual Winter Walk
SouthPark Mall
8:00-10:00 AM
This event is a community event is held annually at the SouthPark Mall in Strongsville and gathers community members, parents of children with epilepsy, and individuals affected by epilepsy. The Winter Walk is an indoor, 2-mile walk where participants form teams and collect pledges that support our programs and community services. Each year, the Winter Walk committee selects a featured family and highlights their story as a way to increase awareness about epilepsy throughout the community.
Annual Golf Outing
Sweetbrier Golf Club
Golf Outing This event is played as a scramble and held at the Sweetbriar Golf Club. Each guest is treated to 18-holes of golf, cart, lunch, drink tickets, raffle and prizes.
Race the River
Race the River is a 10K, 5K and 1 Mile family-friendly race with the goal to raise awareness of epilepsy and funds for the individuals affected by epilepsy in Northeast Ohio. Racers will be treated to a course at the Cleveland Zoo. The race also consists of a fundraising component which allows participants to help raise greater awareness and funds on behalf of the Epilepsy Association. 1 mile walk - $20; 5K -$35; 10K - $45
Annual Gala
This fundraiser is held every year in November as part of National Epilepsy Awareness month. The formal evening has hundreds of people in attendance and the Legacy Award is presented to recognize a person/ medical professional or corporation who has made outstanding contributions in the field of epilepsy. Attendees are treated to cocktails, gourmet dinner, silent and live auction, fund-a-need, and live music and dancing.