Bridge To Cure

Bridge To Cure hosts events fundraising for epilepsy research at the Epilepsy Foundation. We found that when people have fun, they are more interested, open-minded, and inspired to support those individuals battling epilepsy. Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder. Epilepsy is the formal name for the seizure disorder that affects more than 65 million people worldwide. Nearly four percent of Americans (1 in 26 people) will develop epilepsy, and public misunderstandings of epilepsy may cause challenges. Studies have shown that only about half the seizure population responds to the first medication used. At this time there are more options, including invasive surgery, dietary adjustments including the Ketogenic diet, and in the future the Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), medicinal marijuana, and laser ablation. There are treatments for the epilepsy fight. Not every person will reach that goal right now, but research and getting the "right care at the right time" can help more people achieve it each year.