Stamp Out CBD Myths!

Our community is stronger with facts! When it comes to CBD (cannabidiol), do you know fact from fiction?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is an exciting focus of medical research, popular media, and legislation related to cannabis. Its presence is becoming ubiquitous on the shelves of health food stores and search engine results for numerous medical conditions, but don’t believe everything…

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LGS Foundation at the AES Annual Meeting

December 6 - 10, 2024

Join us in Los Angeles this December for the best in epilepsy education, science, and networking! The American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting brings together healthcare providers, scientists, advocates, industry, and other professionals dedicated to better outcomes for people with…

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Our blessed angel – Ayaz

Ayaz was diagnosed with LGS when he was 17 months old, our lives turned upside down knowing he would never reach his milestones. We tried numerous medications and fortunately were able to find some relief with holistic. Then after three…

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LGS Foundation Celebration Of Life Butterfly Release

The Celebration of Life honors the impact and profound influence of those who have departed from our world. It’s a time to honor our loved ones, whose spirits guide us in our pursuit of cures for LGS. At the LGS…

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Finding international support for my LGS loved one

Meet Dominic

My name is Jackie and I am the proud mother of an LGS warrior, Dominic, who is 11 years old. Dominic loves swimming, Legos, Superheroes, playing soccer, and Minecraft. Dominic experienced his first seizure when he was 3 years old….

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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….

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Provides Family with Seizure Relief

Olivia's LGS Journey

Our warrior Olivia is 21 years old. Olivia started experiencing seizures just before her second birthday. After over a decade of uncontrolled seizures, we needed help and decided it was time for another opinion. Olivia’s new doctor ordered a complete…

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In Memory of Megan K. Overfield

07/17/1997 - 05/11/2024

Megan was lovingly known as “doubly rare”. She lived with the rare epilepsy syndrome Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, secondary to her rare genetic anomaly, PURA Syndrome. Megan had the sweetest soul, her smile and soft presence impacting all who knew her. She…

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The Jazz Piccolo Study

For Children Two-Years of Age and Younger

The Jazz Piccolo Study (Piccolo means “little one” in Italian) is investigating the safety and effectiveness of cannabidiol (or CBD oral solution) in infants (2 years of age and younger) with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) or Dravet…

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LGS Learn From Every Patient Database

Help Us Find Better Treatments and Cures for LGS

What is a Learn from Every Patient Database? Implemented in 2023, the LGS Learn from Every Patient Database collects medical records about those with LGS to document the impact of LGS on a person’s health over their lifetime. You can…

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