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True accounts from real people, giving you a glimpse into their lives and experiences
From Crisis to Confidence: Zaid’s Journey with Young Epilepsy
Discover Zaid’s story and tips for young people seeking support and pursuing a future in social work.
Racing Ahead
Zac’s story is a powerful reminder that epilepsy doesn’t have to hold you back. From wild swims to mountain runs, he tackled every challenge of his school’s Adventure Race with courage, teamwork, and a whole lot of heart.
How OPM-MEG could transform epilepsy diagnosis for young people like Sam
OPM-MEG is a wearable brain imaging technology that makes epilepsy diagnosis easier and more accurate for children. By allowing movement and creating a welcoming environment, it can provide better data than traditional EEGs. Sam’s story shows why funding is needed to make this technology available, helping children get faster, more effective diagnoses and care.
Running for a Cause
Follow Dylan McHale's inspiring journey as he runs the Paris Marathon to support Young Epilepsy. Learn about his motivations and how you can help.
Lexi's Epilepsy Diagnosis: A Mother's Journey
Discover Lexi's epilepsy diagnosis journey, told by her mum Sarah, and how vital support from Young Epilepsy can make all the difference.
Meadow's Journey
Discover Meadow's journey with epilepsy, from diagnosis to finding community support through Young Epilepsy. Help others facing epilepsy find hope and resources.
Osiris and his Epilepsy Diagnosis
Discover Osiris' journey with epilepsy and learn how vital support, resources, and information can make a difference for newly diagnosed children.
Erin’s Story: Racing for Epilepsy Awareness
Erin shares her journey with epilepsy and her excitement for Young Epilepsy’s Setting Purple Sectors sim-racing event to raise awareness.
Rachel’s diagnosis journey
Follow Rachel’s journey from epilepsy diagnosis to finding support and understanding, sharing her insights and resilience along the way.
I am Jasmine
Meet Jasmine, one of the heroes of our #UnderstandMyEpilepsy Campaign. Jasmine is 18 and experiences prolonged tonic clonic seizures. ForJasmine, this has meant that her teachers and students at school don't understand her epilepsy and the challenges that she faces.