Eli
Eli was born in the summer of 2003 at 34 ½ weeks old. He spent 7 days in the NICU due to a ventricular septal wall defect. By 3 months of age, it was evident that he was not meeting…
Two Peas in a Pod
A Sister's Special Bond
My sister, Robyn, and I are 4 1/2 years apart. We are like any other sisters…we share laughs, tears, and yes, we even argue! What sets us apart is our special bond. From the moment I saw my sister in…
Cash’s LGS Journey
Celebrating 100 Days of Seizure Freedom
Cash is the youngest of our three boys. He is the light of our lives and here to teach lessons to all of us. Cash started having seizures when he was 3 weeks old. These were easily controlled with medications….
Seizure Types Associated with LGS
LGS is a lifelong developmental brain disorder and frequent, debilitating seizures are the main feature. Therapies may help, however, in most cases, they do not completely stop seizures. Seizures often change in children with LGS as they grow and develop….
Behind the Mystery of LGS on Lifetime TV
The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV Celebrates Rare Disease Day Watch Now: The Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Foundation: Working Together to Find a Cure Executive Director of the LGS Foundation Dr. Tracy Dixon-Salazar sits down with Montel Williams to discuss the Foundation’s…
Help Solve the Mystery of LGS
Epilepsy Awareness Month Focuses on Solving the Mystery of LGS and Other Rare Epilepsies
International LGS Awareness Day brought together thousands of people around the world to show that the challenges associated with LGS are tough, but so are those affected by this rare disease. This also kicked off Epilepsy Awareness Month – we…
Golf-A-Thon to Support the LGS Foundation
Support me as I attempt to hit 1,101 golf balls for LGS Awareness Day (Nov 1) to honor my son, John!
Donate now to honor John! Thank you so much for showing interest in my efforts to raise funds and awareness for Lennox-Gastaux Syndrome (LGS), a rare form of epilepsy that impacts my son, John. John had his first seizure…
Illuminate for LGS
Shine a Light on LGS
As part of International LGS Awareness Day™, light a landmark, your home, or business purple or green and help Make LGS Visible. Make LGS Understood. From homes and businesses to landmarks around the world, every light helps bring greater visibility…
Our Little Ironman
Charles (age 10)
Ironman Dad Raising Funds to provide Crucial Medical Equipment to Kids and Adults with LGS Charles will be competing in an Ironman competition to raise funds and awareness for the LGS Foundation’s Elevate Patient Assistance Program to help individuals like…
Research Revolution Webinar
Upcoming Webinars: (Coming Soon) Previously Recorded Webinars: September 1, 2021 During this discussion, Dr. Tracy Dixon-Salazar dives into the mysteries of the LGS journey, current research on LGS, recent therapies, and the Foundation’s plan for the future of LGS Research…