Get Ready for Some Great Events!

July 5, 2025

Tides of Hope: A Bioluminescent Gala!

We are delighted to announce our 1st annual Gala!

September 13, 2025

Monterey Walk 4 Epilepsy

We are proud to present the 4th Annual Monterey Walk 4 Epilepsy!

Together, let’s walk for epilepsy and take vital steps towards change. The walk will be a total of 2 miles long (to Lake El Estero).

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Group shot from Walk 4 Epilepsy Monterey

Workshops and Support for Young Adults with Epilepsy

YAWE organizes a variety of epilepsy events for young adults, including monthly workshops, peer support groups, and educational activities. Our fundraising events, such as the annual walk and golf tournament, provide opportunities to connect, empower individuals, and raise awareness about epilepsy. Join us to make a difference in the epilepsy community.

Sat, Jul 19
College and Epilepsy
Via Zoom
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Jul 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop examines the tightrope students with epilepsy walk as they juggle living on their own for the first time, academics, and work all while maintaining a fulfilling social life.
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Sat, Sep 20
Resume and Career-Building: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
Via Zoom
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Sep 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop is accompanied by expert David Clifford and is all about giving people advice and the tools they need to navigate the job market with epilepsy.
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Sat, Oct 18
Stigma and Epilepsy: How to Combat Negative, False Beliefs
Via Zoom
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Oct 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop dove into all the ways stigma can infiltrate our day-to-day lives without even realizing it, and all of the things we can do to combat and debunk misconceptions and address public perceptions.
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Sat, Dec 20
Traveling and Epilepsy
Via Zoom
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Dec 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
This workshop is all about how to safely experience the world while living with epilepsy, examining key anxieties, travel challenges, and traveling by yourself.
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