SAVE THE DATE: Saturday May 5, 2012
Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy
Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy
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2010 Sharon's Walk Raises $22,000!
We are pleased to report that this year’s event raised $22,000, including the $5,000 we received from our sponsors, Pfizer and UCB, the Epilepsy Company.
Congratulations to Kelly Bustos who was the top individual fundraiser, bringing in $1,880 in pledges to support our cause. Ted Holmes was the 2nd individual fundraiser, raising $1,655 for the programs and services in Connecticut. Kudos to our top fundraising team, Team Raemo, whose family and friends raised a grand total of $4,056. Also, special mention to the Sorbo Family who brought in $1,745 for our cause. We really appreciate the effort of all our teams who participated in this year’s event.
Special thanks to Dr. Rosenfeld, who traveled from Missouri to participate in the event. We are also very grateful to Kelly Bustos and her family for moving the event to a scenic shoreline location.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at next year’s event!
Our very own Linda Wallace, Executive Director and Kelly Bustos, Chair Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy were interviewed on air with Matt Scott, WTNH 8.
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Who is Sharon?
Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy is dedicated to Sharon Rosenfeld, a nurse and teacher, who cared deeply about epilepsy and who advocated helmet safety. She was killed on a cross country ride in 1993. Dr. William Rosenfeld and Susan Lippman, neurologists who specialize in epilepsy, created the event in honor of Dr. Rosenfeld's sister.
Why Sharon's Run Ride Walk?
All money raised goes directly to the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut. When you join us in Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy, you're helping to raise the quality of life for people with epilepsy as well as educating the community concerning the importance of wearing a helmet.
Kudos to Team Raemo -- Our top fundraising team.
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is present when a person has recurring seizures, which range from momentary lapses of attention to convulsions. (Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder are synonymous.) It is estimated that approximately 60,000 Connecticut residents have epilepsy, which is the 3rd most common neurological disorder in the United States.
A leading identifiable cause of epilepsy is trauma to the head due to accidents. Wearing helmtes while riding a bicycle, motorcycle, horse, scooter, skates, or while participating in any head injury prone sport can redce the number of new cases significantly.
What is the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut, Inc.?
We will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy, and reseach. Serving Connecticut for 25 years, the organization seeks to accomplish its mission through education and other free services which include information and referrals, advocacy, a parent telephone network, adult and parent support groups, classroom presentations, scholarships, and a summer camp for children and teens with epilepsy.
Questions? Email us at efct@sbcglobal.net
Pictures from the 2010 Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy
