Im really excited for this years Into The Light Epilepsy Walk. As some of you know I've been suffering from uncontrollable seizures for many years. For so many years I was silently confused as to what was happening to me. Until one day it started to affect my work life. My caring boss at Food Bank for New York City told me to check myself; she wrote a note for my doctors to check me because I couldn't come back until I'm diagnosed. Best thing she ever did or else I would've never been admitted to the hospital and fully checked by a neurologist. In 2014 my whole world changed when they told me I had epilepsy having absent seizures. Which right now I have more than one type of seizure since being diagnosed. This campaign is close to my heart and would love for some of you to join my team.
2019 ITL Walk Overview
Welcome to our page for the Into the Light Walk for Epilepsy! Now in our 8th year, we want to thank all those returning Teams and Individuals and to welcome those of you who are new. It is our goal to make this year’s Walk our most successful yet! For more information on how you can help, please email charper@efmny.org
DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22th
CHECK-IN BEGINS: 9:00 AM
WELCOME & RECOGNITIONS: 11:00 AM
WALK: 11:30 AM
HOW TO REGISTER:
You can register as an Individual, as a Team Captain (Create a Team), or as a Team Member (Join a Team), by visiting the registration page.
WHERE:
The beautiful Pier 25, Hudson River Park in Lower Manhattan is where the Walk check-in takes place.
CHECK-IN & EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION:
Check-in is located at the N. Moore Street and West Side Highway entrance to Pier 25. Although it is not required, please bring a copy of your registration confirmation E-mail. The names of all registered Team Members and Individual Walkers will be provided to our check-in staff. If your name has not been pre-registered, you will be directed to on-site registration.
WALK ROUTE:
The route is approximately up to 5k along the Hudson River southbound towards Battery Park. There are several resting paces along the way. Walkers are free to stop and turn around at any point. The EFMNY will provide appropriate personnel and signage along the entire route.
ENTERTAINMENT:
DJ, face painting, and more! Fresh water is available.
SPONSORS:
For more information on how to become a Sponsor or to donate products, please contact charper@efmny.org. To learn more about our Sponsors, check out the sponsor tab.
AFTER THE WALK:
Make a day of it in Lower Manhattan, and enjoy yourself! Area maps will be available, and the Coupon that you are given as you arrive at the Walk will give you vendor discounts.
MORE QUESTIONS: Check out the FAQ tab.
For more information on the Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York, please visit EFMNY.ORG, and be sure to check out our community blog, EpilepsyNYC.com!
