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It is heartening to know that for all the years that the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida has been in existence its reputation for delivering service to patients and their families, their handling of funds and their position as an upstanding non-profit agencies has been without blemish. This agency is truly one for which we can all be thankful. For fifty years the community has benefitted from the dedication and work of the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida, when you contribute to EACF be assured your money is used wisely and well.

The Epilepsy Association of Central Florida has been an exemplary organization for over 50 years. It has serviced clients and supported families, disbursed information and always been above reproach. The organization has had only two executive directors, the founder, Merle Evanchyck now has a scholarship named in her honor for students who have been impacted by epilepsy. Chuck Carmen, the present executive director is as dedicated as Ms. Evanchyck was and carries on. The needs have expanded and the support is challenging but the dedication is strong and the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida continues the good work. Epilepsy U is a reliable source on the web for all who need information. Sincerely, Saundra Gray

The Epilepsy Association of Central Florida has been helping families impacted by epilepsy for over 50 years. The association has only had two executive directors, founder Merle Evanchyck and current director, Charles (Chuck) Carmen. The dedication of the directors and the loyalty of board members and supporters, demonstrates the confidence people have in the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida. The mission has gone world wide through Epilepsy U, an online information source available to anyone needing information. This organization addresses needs at the source, the patients and families that need help and support. Saundra Gray

This organization is celebrating 50 years of serving clients and families impacted by epilepsy. It started in Merle Evanchyck's kitchen and has now expanded to world wide influence. Merle has celebrated over 90 years and is so pleased with what she started. The world wide influence is through EpilepsyU, an information site and help platform for professionals, patients, families of patients and just the public at large who wish to know more about the disorder.
I have been involved for over 50 years, since I was searching for help when our 15 month old daughter had her first seizure. Little was available then in the way of information or support and the organization helped our family through those rough years. I serve on the board of directors now as a group of dedicated professionals pilot the organization into our next phase with the engine of the internet helping to spread information and hope to the many patients and their families struggle with a difficult and challenging disorder.

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The Epilepsy Association of Central Florida has been helping patients and educating the public for more than 50 years. Last year we celebrated the 90th birthday of our founder Merle Evanchyck and our 50th year in existence. We are going strong and so is Merle.

Our organization is supported by so many dedicated people including the Auto Dealers of Central Florida who are again sponsoring a golf tournament for our benefit. Leonard Williams has been a stalwart supporter for many years through the Wayne Densch Foundation. We are honored by the support of such wonderful and generous people.

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I have been involved with this organization from the beginning. In the early 60's there was no place to turn for support and little information available. That is when I met Merle Evanchyck who founded the Central Florida movement. It has progressed from her kitchen table to a responsible, dynamic organization that, thanks to our Executive Director, Chuck Carmen, has started far reaching progressive ideas like Epilepsy U, an online place for information and interaction. He also engineered the making of the video,
"Shaken Baby" to educate how dangerous that practice is. With better education we have been able to shed light on this far too common disorder, encourage research, early diagnosis, better treatment, and of course understanding. We have been involved as a family with personal experience but our interest goes beyond personal to understanding that this is a problem that needs to be solved, especially with so many wounded warriors coming home with traumatic brain injury. Peace, Saundra Gray

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We have been involved with the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida since the inception. There was no place to turn for advice, support and understanding when our daughter was diagnosed in 1960. Much has changed since then and information is available, but the person to person support is so important for the patient and family when a diagnosis of epilepsy is delivered.
Epilepsy is a complex problem affecting all aspects of life. EACF is a lifeline for many patients and their loved ones. The organization helps save taxpayer funds by managing care, giving patients an opportunity to find the best possible solutions to their disorder.
We look forward to the day a cure is found but until then we applaud the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida for their fine work.

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