Savannah’s spirit will forever live on in the hearts of all who had the honor of knowing and loving her!
The LGS Foundation and our entire community are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Savannah, the beloved daughter of our Executive Director, Tracy Dixon-Salazar. Savannah’s spirit will forever live on in the hearts of all who had…
Why advocating for people with disabilities, rare diseases, and chronic illnesses is important to the LGS Community!
Every year, during the last week of February, advocates representing dozens of rare diseases, take time from their chaotic, medically complex lives and travel to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness of the needs of the rare disease community. And LGS…
You Can Make a Difference for Families Impacted by LGS!
This holiday season, help us bring hope and essential support to those impacted by Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS). Your gift provides critical resources, education, and connection for families who need it most. Our goal is to raise $50,000, but we’ll only reach…
We are committed to helping LGS Families impacted by natural disasters get the assistance they need. The following list contains links to resources and third-party websites that specialize in emergency disaster relief. You can also email us at familysupport@lgsfoundation.org and…
The Latest in LGS Research - July 2024
While there are no cures for LGS, current LGS Foundation-funded researchers are focused on two areas where their efforts can lead to improved lives for those with LGS and their families. One of these areas is seizure control and another…
By Darla Davison
This is a question I’ve asked myself many times over the years. Through the constant ups and downs and watching my son, Aaron (age 35), suffer for decades, my answer has varied. In the end, I can see that my…
The recent AES Annual Meeting brought together more than 6,000 healthcare providers, scientists, patient advocates, industry partners, and other professionals dedicated to better outcomes for people with epilepsy. It was really energizing to attend this meeting and hear about all…
Our 2nd Biennial LGS Research Meeting of the Minds was an Overwhelming Success! Watch the short recap video from our Executive Director, Tracy Dixon-Salazar, PhD Over 150 people attended this two-and-a-half-day hybrid research meeting in Baltimore, MD to discuss…
