Special Events

Annual Winter Walk

Saturday, January 25, 2025

SouthPark Mall
8:00-10:00 AM

This event is a community event is held annually at the SouthPark Mall in Strongsville and gathers community members, parents of children with epilepsy, and individuals affected by epilepsy. The Winter Walk is an indoor, 2-mile walk where participants form teams and collect pledges that support our programs and community services. Each year, the Winter Walk committee selects a featured family and highlights their story as a way to increase awareness about epilepsy throughout the community.

Annual Golf Outing

June 23, 2025

Sweetbrier Golf Club

Golf Outing This event is played as a scramble and held at the Sweetbriar Golf Club. Each guest is treated to 18-holes of golf, cart, lunch, drink tickets, raffle and prizes.

Race the River

August 17, 2025

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Race the River is a 10K, 5K and 1 Mile family-friendly race with the goal to raise awareness of epilepsy and funds for the individuals affected by epilepsy in Northeast Ohio. Racers will be treated to a course at the Cleveland Zoo. The race also consists of a fundraising component which allows participants to help raise greater awareness and funds on behalf of the Epilepsy Association. 1 mile walk – $20; 5K -$35; 10K – $45

Annual Gala

November 7, 2025

Cleveland Hilton Downtown

This fundraiser is held every year in November as part of National Epilepsy Awareness month. The formal evening has hundreds of people in attendance and the Legacy Award is presented to recognize a person/ medical professional or corporation who has made outstanding contributions in the field of epilepsy. Attendees are treated to cocktails, gourmet dinner, silent and live auction, fund-a-need, and live music and dancing.