Welcome to My Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk. San Diego Fundraising Page!
Here is our personal story of WHY this matters...
When our daughter Kristi was just two years old, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. As first-time parents navigating something so concerning and unfamiliar, we felt overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn.
That's when the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego became our lifeline. They helped us find the right specialists, understand Kristi's condition, and connect with a community of families who truly understood what we were going through. We didn't have to figure it out alone — and that made all the difference.
Kristi has grown into an incredible young woman, and we are so grateful for the support that helped her on that path. This year, we're proud to walk in her honor — and for every family who is just beginning their journey and needs to know that help is there.
Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk San Diego raises money to help The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County so they can provide wraparound support services and programs at no cost to individuals and families affected by epilepsy. Please help me support this cause and spread awareness for epilepsy.
DID YOU KNOW?
- 1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime.
- 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy.
- 3.4 million people nationwide are affected by epilepsy.
- 50,000 San Diegans are living with epilepsy.
- Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder and affects people of all ages.
- Epilepsy means the same thing as "seizure disorders."
- Epilepsy is characterized by unpredictable seizures and can cause other health problems.
- Epilepsy is a spectrum condition with a wide range of seizure types and control varying from person-to-person.
- Public misunderstandings of epilepsy cause challenges that are often worse than the seizures.
Epilepsy is more than seizures. Every story matters in this fight.
