Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/04/2020 - 07/31/2020
9:00 am - 9:45 am

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• Freedom Run

UPDATE!

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The 19th annual Freedom Run/Walk from Epilepsy on        July 4, 2020 is going virtual at 9:00 am!

Due to many concerns regarding the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), recommendations from the CDC, and uncertainty of mandates from our local government and health department, the decision was made out of an abundance of caution and care that we transition our 2020 Freedom Run/Walk from an in-person event to a safe and virtual celebration.

The Freedom Run has always been an opportunity for our community to join together to race for seizure freedom. We are truly grateful for the dedication and support over the years. Although the Freedom Run, like other summer events planned this year will not take place physically, epilepsy continues to affect individuals and families every day, so thank you for your support today more than ever!

What does this mean?

Now, instead of a professionally timed 5k & 10k run, and a 1-mile walk, participants can join in virtually from the comfort of their own homes, spaces, or communities. Registration to participate is completely free and everyone is encouraged to make and build a strong team. All participants will be given a Zoom link to join in. The event will be live-streamed through Facebook Live and then housed on the EFH Facebook page for future viewing.

What you can do?

We are encouraging our virtual participants to choose an activity on July 4th to honor loved ones and those affected by epilepsy to celebrate any degree of seizure freedom. Some examples of what an individual or small group could do would be to:

• Walk or run in their neighborhood or on a treadmill
• Go surfing or swimming
• Take a bike ride, hike, and play favorite games
• Dance in their living room
• Dress it up in purple and be festive!

Anyway, in YOUR way, to show support of epilepsy awareness, education, advocacy, and support would elevate our spirits and actuate our mission.  Our virtual rally online will serve to still connect our community, share stories, and be united as an epilepsy community in Hawaii.

What to expect

The Zoom rally will provide an opportunity for EFH programs and services to be highlighted, mission moments to be expressed, inspirational stories to be shared, and epilepsy warriors to hype up the “crowd”! We’ll hear from our Teen Speak Up! advocate, Athletes vs. Epilepsy ambassador, individuals and caregivers living with epilepsy, and more.

Register now

Click HERE to register yourself as an individual, join, or start a team!

Click HERE to download a PDF of the registration form.

Call 808-528-3058 to register over the phone.

Mahalo

*The Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii is the only non-profit organization to serve the 14,000 individuals living with active epilepsy and their families in Hawaii. All race proceeds remain in Hawaii and help to fund local programs and initiatives.

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