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Message SummerNewsletterInside this issue:TorchbearersUpcoming EventsStaff IntrosStrike OutEpilepsyWelcomeMessageWe are thrilled to relaunch our quarterly newsletter, designed to keepyou informed and inspired by the impact, events, and updateshappening at the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee.Whether you are a long-time supporter or newly connected to ourmission, this newsletter is for you. It is a space to celebrate progress,share stories, and to spotlight the incredible community that makesour work possible.Since joining the Foundation last fall, Lee and I have felt deeplywelcomed by your kindness and enthusiasm for the future. Yoursupport has made all the difference as we jumped right in to continuethe important work already underway. As we look ahead, your inputwill be essential in shaping initiatives and programs that reflect theneeds and interests of our community. We commit to asking hardquestions and to strategically building our services and presencewithin the community, but we need you to stay engaged. Don’t forgetto share your feedback in any form—we would love to hear yourthoughts!We also want to take a moment to celebrate a major milestone: thepassing of SB 344 in the Tennessee State legislature. This legislationbrings us closer to achieving a full Seizure Safe Schools Designationand will help ensure that children living with epilepsy have safer, moresupportive learning environments. Thank you for being part of this journey—we are excited for what’sahead and grateful to have you with us.Daniel GrzesikExecutive Director
TorchbearersOur Recurring Giving Programour flame-like logo that represents our mission to illuminate the path forthose affected by epilepsy. As we approach our 50th Anniversary in 2027, weinvite you to become a recurring donor and join our Torchbearers, whoseconsistent support empowers individuals facing the challenges of epilepsy.Your contributions help fund essential programs like our PrescriptionAssistance, ensuring access to life-changing medications and support.Your participation as a Torchbearer will help us illuminate the path toawareness and understanding in our communities throughout SoutheastTennessee and Northwest Georgia. Join us in our mission to improve the livesof people living with epilepsy. Make a lasting difference today by becoming aTorchbearer.Our Torchbearersserve as aguiding light forothers to helpthem find a pathforward.The Epilepsy Foundation ofSoutheast Tennessee isdedicated to advocacy andawareness, symbolized by
@epilepsysetn @efsetnSeptember 19, 2025United Way Day ofCaringVolunteer with Signal Centerswith others in our community!Lunch and t-shirt provided. Signup by 9:00 AM Sept. 15thSign up here!Scraped Knees PremiereAugust 16, 2025Join us to celebrate the premiere showingof Scraped Knees. We will have a table setup to support Christy and James!"Scrapped Knees unveils the rawunfiltered daily life of Christy Howard, awoman determined to rise above herepilepsy diagnosis. With unwaveringdetermination and grit, Christy takes onthe Herculean task of climbing MountKilimanjaro."Tickets $30Upcoming EventsFollow us on social media
Executive DirectorDaniel Grzesik
Director of Outreach and DevelopmentLee GrishamNovember 8, 2025Walk for EpilepsyOur annual awareness walk willfeature local vendors,organizations and resources aswe walk along the TennesseeRiver.Staff IntrosLee has been a nonprofit professionalfor over ten years working with avariety of organizations. His goal is toensure that those affected by epilepsyhave the resources and community theyneed in order to live a fulfilled life.Having grown up in Cleveland, he iscommitted to making a difference in hiscommunity.Danny traded in life on the subways, realbagels, and the soothing noises ofplanes, trains, and automobiles when hemoved down from NYC to work at UTCin Dec 2014. He has loved his time beingactively engaged in the ChattanoogaCommunity. He was inspired to join theFoundation based on its’ vision andpossibilities.
Strike Out EpilepsyOn June 25th, we cametogether for our annualStrike Out Epilepsy event atAT&T Stadium. TheChattanooga Lookouts wereup against the PensacolaBlue Wahoos. We hadaround 100 friends, family,sponsors, board membersand staff attend the game tocheer on the Lookouts.We would like to thank oursponsors for helping us puton this event. Thank you toScenic Community CreditUnion, NeuroPace, andNeurelis! It was a very warm evening,but we would like to thankeveryone for coming out andhope you all had a great time!It will be our last event atAT&T Field as the newErlanger Park will be opennext year.
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