Dear Friends,

On October 14, my husband, Jeff, and I will participate in the "Tour de Midnight" benefit bike ride in honor of our friend, Elizabeth Dalton, who has Epilepsy.  We have known Elizabeth and her family for the past 18 years, and have great admiration and respect for Elizabeth as she lives a full life, despite uncontrolled seizures. The following is from her father, Michael, in his invitation for us to participate in the ride:

"This year’s event has something everyone can get excited about….dogs.  The proceeds from this year’s event will go toward providing Seizure Dogs or grants to help offset the cost of securing a seizure dog to individuals who do not have their seizures under control.  These animals are truly amazing and provide a tremendous service but can cost between $17-$25k to fully train and secure a seizure dog.   

My daughter Elizabeth continues to fight the good fight but still has not been able to get her seizures under control.  In June of this year she had a Neuropace Stimulator implanted in her head.  We are very hopeful this device will provide some relief from her seizures.  She continues to amaze us with her positive attitude and desire to gain awareness for Epilepsy and to help others."

You are receiving this email as one of a select group who know us to be sincere in our commitment to friends and family. Thank you for your consideration of our efforts. 

Fondly,

Teresa Given

Have a day of great sport and good exercise and help promote the USE A HELMET PREVENT EPILEPSY campaigns. 
This event also supports the many programs the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia has for direct assistance as well as dispelling the myths about epilepsy. Please com and support this great event. 

EFVA's mission is to PROMOTE AWARENESS about epilepsy, ADVOCATE for and PROVIDE ASSISTANCE  to Virginians with the disorder through: 

• helplines, regional offices and peer counselors statewide.
• annual awareness days and awareness strolls.
• training for employers, school personnel and public service employees.
• emergency assistance and transportation.
• Spanish speaking offices.
• Family Fun Days and Virtual Support Groups. 
• Memory Courses
• Grants for service dogs and bicycles

• Louis and Laura Allin donated $50.00 October 9, 2017
• Anne & Jeff Hill donated $50.00 October 5, 2017 ... "Thanks for reaching out! Glad to help with this great cause in honor of Elizabeth!"
• Bill & Jamie Eubank donated $25.00 October 13, 2017 ... "good luck on the ride!"
• Ellie St. John donated $25.00 October 6, 2017