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April 25, 2019Epilepsy Foundation’s Local Teen to go to Washington
Molly Foote, 13, of Schenectady, New York has been selected to represent the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York on Capitol Hill to share their story with their members of Congress and advocate for issues important to the epilepsy community. Foote will be participating in the Epilepsy Foundation’s Teens Speak Up! and Public Policy Institute conference, which brings together over 150 advocates from across the country to Washington, D.C. for advocacy training and meetings with lawmakers.
“We’re excited to have Molly Foote represent the 45,000 living with epilepsy in Northeastern New York.” said Jeannine Garab, Executive Director. “We’re lucky to have talented young advocates like Molly fighting for our community.”
Foote will have the opportunity to meet with their members of Congress and their staff from the offices of Senator Gillibrand, Senator Schumer, and Congressman Maloney. During the meetings, she and her family will share their experience what it is like to be a young person living with epilepsy and advocate for increased federal funding for epilepsy programs and research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Programs such as these are crucial for raising public awareness and training individuals to properly care for someone having a seizure.
Upon returning home, Foote will embark on a year of epilepsy advocacy in her hometown. She hopes to raise awareness and raise money towards research for epilepsy treatments and a cure.
