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- EIN 61-1314540
- (502) 637-4440
- 982 Eastern Parkway Louisville KY 40217-1566 USA
- www.efky.org
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Mission: Leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.
Programs: Promoted awareness about epilepsy to the general public. Provided resources to individuals suffering from epilepsy. This was accomplished by various methods, including website; multimedia; advertising; education; advocacy; outreach; and direct client services.
veterans program--works with kentucky veterans that served in afghanistan and irag who suffered traumatic brain injury and are at risk of developing post-traumatic epilepsy. Program assists veterans and their families in finding appropriate medical and mental health treatments for their injuries. Program also acts as a liaison with various groups that provide treatment and support for these injuries.
kosair charities youth and education --funds from kosair charities support the continuation and expansion of our youth epilepsy alliance (yea). The yea specifically targets and serves school-age children with epilepsy and acts as a support group for their families. This is accomplished through education and social outings. The program also purchases educational packets that are distributed to healtcare providers through out kentucky, who then disseminate the packets to families.