(KNSI) — Central Minnesota is the site for the first of eight walks across Minnesota for the Epilepsy Foundation.
The 23rd annual walk is in St. Cloud on Thursday, August 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Eastman Park along the shores of Lake George. Foundation Executive Director Glen Lloyd says the brain disorder affects more people than many may realize.
“Epilepsy is so common in the community. One in 26 people in our lifetime will have epilepsy. Even more stark is one in 10 people in our lifetime will have a seizure.”
He says the walk is a chance for others affected by epilepsy to support each other.
“It is an informational family fun event that’s free. People can come up and learn more about what the foundation does and will be able to hear some of the testimonials and experiences of people living with epilepsy and seizures in the St. Cloud community.”
On average, Lloyd says the walk draws 300 to 400 people a year. The other walks in Minnesota will take place in Bemidji, Duluth, Fargo-Moorhead, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester and the Twin Cities.
For more information on the Epilepsy Foundation, click here.
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