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Download the 2025 Empowering Epilepsy Events Calendar or RSVP for each event below.

2025 Fundraisers

  • Gunselman's Tavern Leprechaun Chase 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
    Gunselman's Tavern Leprechaun Chase 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
    Gunselman's Tavern Leprechaun Chase 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
    Sat, Mar 08
    Fairview High School
    Mar 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
    Fairview High School, 4507 W 213th St, Fairview Park, OH 44126, USA
    Mar 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
    Fairview High School, 4507 W 213th St, Fairview Park, OH 44126, USA
    Can you run faster than a Leprechaun? Walk or Run to support Empowering Epilepsy at our 6th Annual Gunselman's Tavern Leprechaun Chase!
  • The Power of Purple Gala 2024
    The Power of Purple Gala 2024
    The Power of Purple Gala 2024
    Sat, Apr 05
    Stonehill Auditorium - Mandel JCC
    Apr 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT
    Stonehill Auditorium - Mandel JCC, 26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    Apr 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT
    Stonehill Auditorium - Mandel JCC, 26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    Experience the Magic Live: The Power of Purple Gala Where Talented People with Epilepsy Take Center Stage!
  • Cleveland Marathon 2025
    Cleveland Marathon 2025
    Cleveland Marathon 2025
    Sat, May 17
    Mall B
    May 17, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT – May 18, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT
    Mall B, 300 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
    May 17, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT – May 18, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT
    Mall B, 300 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
    Join Empowering Epilepsy’s Purple PacersCleveland Marathon Team! Do you enjoy running or want to try a 5K for the first time? No matter your experience, there is something for you.

Featured Events

  • Functional Fitness Class 1-23-25
    Functional Fitness Class 1-23-25
    Multiple Dates
    Functional Fitness Class 1-23-25
    Thu, Jan 23
    Empowering Epilepsy
    Jan 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Empowering Epilepsy, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    Jan 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Empowering Epilepsy, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    This dynamic class is designed to boost both your cardiovascular and muscular strength through an easy-to-follow format. Whether you’re using weights, elastic bands, or your own body weight, our tailored approach ensures that everyone can participate and see real benefits.
  • Art Therapy Class - Empowering Through the Arts 2025
    Art Therapy Class - Empowering Through the Arts 2025
    Multiple Dates
    Art Therapy Class - Empowering Through the Arts 2025
    Sat, Jan 25
    Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters
    Jan 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    Jan 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    Join Empowering Epilepsy's Art Therapy Class to Illustrate your artistic flare and discover what you can do while living with seizures.
  • Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Nabil Khandkar, MD 1-30-25
    Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Nabil Khandkar, MD 1-30-25
    Multiple Dates
    Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Nabil Khandkar, MD 1-30-25
    Thu, Jan 30
    Virtual Via Zoom
    Jan 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual Via Zoom
    Jan 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual Via Zoom
    Join our Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk virtually via Zoom to meet other Young Adults who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and take charge of your life.
  • Functional Fitness Class
    Functional Fitness Class
    Functional Fitness Class
    Mon, Feb 03
    Empowering Epilepsy
    Feb 03, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Empowering Epilepsy, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    Feb 03, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Empowering Epilepsy, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    This dynamic class is designed to boost both your cardiovascular and muscular strength through an easy-to-follow format. Whether you’re using weights, elastic bands, or your own body weight, our tailored approach ensures that everyone can participate and see real benefits.
  • Seniors and Epilepsy Talk with Vineet Punia, MD - 2-4-25
    Seniors and Epilepsy Talk with Vineet Punia, MD - 2-4-25
    Multiple Dates
    Seniors and Epilepsy Talk with Vineet Punia, MD - 2-4-25
    Tue, Feb 04
    Virtual Via Zoom
    Feb 04, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual Via Zoom
    Feb 04, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual Via Zoom
    Join our Seniors and Epilepsy Talk virtually via Zoom to meet other people ages 60 and above who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and take charge of your life.
  • Functional Fitness Class
    Functional Fitness Class
    Multiple Dates
    Functional Fitness Class
    Thu, Feb 06
    Empowering Epilepsy
    Feb 06, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Empowering Epilepsy, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    Feb 06, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Empowering Epilepsy, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    This dynamic class is designed to boost both your cardiovascular and muscular strength through an easy-to-follow format. Whether you’re using weights, elastic bands, or your own body weight, our tailored approach ensures that everyone can participate and see real benefits.
  • Teens and Epilepsy Talk 2025
    Teens and Epilepsy Talk 2025
    Multiple Dates
    Teens and Epilepsy Talk 2025
    Thu, Feb 06
    Virtually Via Zoom
    Feb 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtually Via Zoom
    Feb 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtually Via Zoom
    Join our Teens and Epilepsy Talk to meet other teens living with epilepsy. Learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
  • Kids and Epilepsy Talk with Olga Rodziyevska, PA
    Kids and Epilepsy Talk with Olga Rodziyevska, PA
    Kids and Epilepsy Talk with Olga Rodziyevska, PA
    Mon, Feb 10
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    Feb 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    Feb 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    Meet other kids between the ages of 0 - 12 who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
  • Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Danielle Becker, MD
    Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Danielle Becker, MD
    Multiple Dates
    Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Danielle Becker, MD
    Tue, Feb 18
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    Feb 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    Feb 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    Meet other Young Adults, ages 20 - 34, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
  • Akron Support Group 2025
    Akron Support Group 2025
    Multiple Dates
    Akron Support Group 2025
    Wed, Feb 19
    Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center
    Feb 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
    Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center, 3486 S Smith Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333, USA
    Feb 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
    Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center, 3486 S Smith Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333, USA
    Meet others in the Akron, Ohio area who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
  • Gunselman's Tavern Leprechaun Chase 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
    Gunselman's Tavern Leprechaun Chase 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
    Gunselman's Tavern Leprechaun Chase 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
    Sat, Mar 08
    Fairview High School
    Mar 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
    Fairview High School, 4507 W 213th St, Fairview Park, OH 44126, USA
    Mar 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
    Fairview High School, 4507 W 213th St, Fairview Park, OH 44126, USA
    Can you run faster than a Leprechaun? Walk or Run to support Empowering Epilepsy at our 6th Annual Gunselman's Tavern Leprechaun Chase!
  • Purple Day Bowling Party - Solon
    Purple Day Bowling Party - Solon
    Purple Day Bowling Party - Solon
    Thu, Mar 20
    RollHouse Solon
    Mar 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    RollHouse Solon, 33185 Bainbridge Rd, Solon, OH 44139, USA
    Mar 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    RollHouse Solon, 33185 Bainbridge Rd, Solon, OH 44139, USA
    You are invited to Purple Day! Enjoy 2 hours of bowling with shoes, all you can eat pizza, wings, and soft drink, and the chance to meet others who support epilepsy awareness.
  • Purple Day Bowling Party - Warren
    Purple Day Bowling Party - Warren
    Purple Day Bowling Party - Warren
    Sat, Mar 22
    Echo Lanes
    Mar 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Echo Lanes, 2592 Elm Rd NE, Warren, OH 44483, USA
    Mar 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Echo Lanes, 2592 Elm Rd NE, Warren, OH 44483, USA
    Warren/Youngstown Friends: Celebrate Purple Day with Empowering Epilepsy! Enjoy 2 hours of bowling with shoes, all you can eat pizza, wings, and soft drinks, and the chance to meet others who support epilepsy awareness.
  • Purple Day Bowling Party - Akron
    Purple Day Bowling Party - Akron
    Purple Day Bowling Party - Akron
    Sun, Mar 23
    Fairlawn
    Mar 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Fairlawn, 20 S Miller Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333, USA
    Mar 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Fairlawn, 20 S Miller Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333, USA
    You are invited to Purple Day! Enjoy 2 hours of bowling with shoes, all you can eat pizza, wings, and soft drinks, and the chance to meet others who support epilepsy awareness.
  • The Power of Purple Gala 2024
    The Power of Purple Gala 2024
    The Power of Purple Gala 2024
    Sat, Apr 05
    Stonehill Auditorium - Mandel JCC
    Apr 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT
    Stonehill Auditorium - Mandel JCC, 26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    Apr 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT
    Stonehill Auditorium - Mandel JCC, 26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    Experience the Magic Live: The Power of Purple Gala Where Talented People with Epilepsy Take Center Stage!
  • Kids and Epilepsy Talk with Olga Rodziyevska, PA 5-7-25
    Kids and Epilepsy Talk with Olga Rodziyevska, PA 5-7-25
    Kids and Epilepsy Talk with Olga Rodziyevska, PA 5-7-25
    Wed, May 07
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    May 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    May 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    Meet other kids between the ages of 0 - 12 who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
  • Cleveland Marathon 2025
    Cleveland Marathon 2025
    Cleveland Marathon 2025
    Sat, May 17
    Mall B
    May 17, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT – May 18, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT
    Mall B, 300 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
    May 17, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT – May 18, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT
    Mall B, 300 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
    Join Empowering Epilepsy’s Purple PacersCleveland Marathon Team! Do you enjoy running or want to try a 5K for the first time? No matter your experience, there is something for you.
  • Brain Surgery Conference 2025
    Brain Surgery Conference 2025
    Brain Surgery Conference 2025
    Sat, Jun 14
    Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters
    Jun 14, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    Jun 14, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
    Hear from some of the top epilepsy specialists, as they navigate you through the path of determining whether a person with epilepsy could become a surgical candidate.

All Events

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23500 Mercantile Road, Suite D
Beachwood, OH 44122

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Tel: 216-342-4167

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