About the Organization
What year was EFTX Founded?
1983
How many Adults in the U.S. have Epilepsy?
2.9 million
Who can get Epilepsy?
Anyone at any age!
This Music composer is said to be one of the greatest pianist of all time. He began experiencing seizures later in his life, which may have contributed to his health issues. Despite his condition, he continued composing masterpieces like the 9th Symphony.
Ludwig van Beethoven
What was the original name of the Foundation?
Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Texas
How many Texans Have Epilepsy ?
Over 400 000
Does everyone with Epilepsy have seizures?
Yes
This artist mentioned in interviews that he had seizures as a young boy but eventually outgrew them. He's known as the Purple One
Prince
How many counties does EFTX operates in?
EFTX operates across 176 of Texas's 254 counties
What is the estimate amount of people who will develop epilepsy at some point in their lives.
1 in 26
Epilepsy is known as a ______ disorder in the brain
Neurological disorder
He has 5 Grammys and has been featured on songs with Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Eminem and Willie Nelson
Lil Wayne
What are the 2 names of the camps that we host for kids who have Epilepsy?
Camp Spike N Wave and Kamp Kaleidoscope
Worldwide approximately how many people have epilepsy making it one of the common neurological diseases .
50 million
How long has Epilepsy been around?
Epilepsy has been known since ancient times. The earliest recorded mention of epilepsy dates back over 4,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia. People believed that epilepsy was caused by supernatural forces, and it was often referred to as "the sacred disease
This actor was in Steven Spielberg's 1985 classic film that earned him widespread recognition.
Danny Glover
How Many Offices do we have at EFTX? What are the cities ?
4. Amarillo/Dallas/Houston/Lubbock
What percentage of new patients are either young people or seniors?
60%
What are the two main categories of seizures someone can get?
Focal Seizures and Generalized Seizures.
This British singer, songwriter, and pianist is known for hits like "Rocket Man," "Tiny Dancer," and "Your Song," and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Elton John