Funding Fellowships for Pediatric Epileptologists
To CARE for and CURE epilepsy in children
our gala
The Care & Cure Gala
The Care & Cure Gala is an elegant fundraising event that brings together supporters to raise awareness and resources for important causes, such as epilepsy. It’s a night of celebration, filled with entertainment, guest speakers, and inspiring moments, all in support of finding a cure for epilepsy.
The funds raised at these events are crucial in advancing research, improving patient care, and spreading awareness about the challenges faced by individuals living with epilepsy.
THE CHALLENGE
Critical shortage of pediatric epileptologists, limiting access to specialized care.
OUR GOAL
Fund the training of 50 new pediatric epilepsy fellows by 2030, expanding access nationwide.
THE IMPACT
More children with epilepsy receiving the specialized care they need.
DOLLARS RAISED
Funding the training of 50 Care & Cure Pediatric Epilepsy Fellows, directly impacting children’s access to expert care.
FELLOWSHIPS FUNDED
Established endowments at major hospitals to secure perpetual funding for pediatric epilepsy training.
CHILDREN TREATED
To date, Care & Cure Fellows have already served over 250,000 children in California and beyond, transforming lives in local communities.
Dr. Jay Desai, MD & Brooklyn Karl
A dedicated Care & Cure Fellow and esteemed neurology professor at USC, Dr. Desai provides expert care in the Division of Neurology.
fighting epilepsy
Fighting Epilepsy, Every Step of the Way
The Care & Cure Institute seeks to improve the lives of children living with epilepsy by financing the final, fellowship stage of medical training for pediatric epilepsy specialists, called epileptologists. Through this process, the Institute will increase access to treatments and doctors and create a larger pediatric epileptologist network in order to achieve the most optimal health outcomes for children with epilepsy.
About Epilepsy
ANYONE at ANYTIME can have a seizure. Epilepsy is a neurological disease that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures. 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime.
35% of people with epilepsy could be seizure free with proper onset care each year, or 52,500 people
50% of people with epilepsy don’t have proper access to the care they need
70% of people with epilepsy could be seizure free with proper access to care
WHO WE ARE
Creating Lasting Impact
The Care & Cure Institute is transforming the landscape of pediatric epilepsy care across the United States. By funding the advanced fellowship training of pediatric epileptologists, we are building a stronger, more accessible network of specialized doctors dedicated to improving the lives of children with epilepsy.
TIGER LILY GOMEZ & EDDIE GOMEZ
In 2012, we featured Tiger Lily and her father, Eddie, as a Care & Cure Success Story. After expert care and surgery, she has been seizure-free ever since.
LEKHA M. RAO, MD
Dr. Rao, a 2011–2013 Care & Cure Fellow at UCLA, now mentors future pediatric neurologists at UCLA Health, shaping the future of epilepsy care.
our fellowship experience
The Heart of the Fellowship
A Care and Cure Fellowship at a Level 4 Pediatric Epilepsy Center is a multifaceted immersion in a dynamic environment where medical expertise, compassionate care, and cutting-edge research converge to address the unique challenges posed by childhood epilepsies.
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Be a Lifeline for Children with Epilepsy
Your support helps fund research, advance treatments, and close the epilepsy treatment gap. Join us in making a lasting impact today.