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William (age 10)

My name is William and I am 10 years old. I am in the 5th grade and enjoy school. I like video games, drawing, and geography. I live in Florida with my Dad Craig, Mom Kayleigh, Brother Dylan, and two…

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Caleb Keeps Smiling

Caleb was born with bilateral club feet. We knew about the club feet and had a plan in place before he was even born. Caleb had his 1st set of casts on at 5 days old. At 3 months old,…

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Our Superhero, Dylan

Dylan is a 16-year-old, smart, sassy, and energetic young man. He loves all things superheroes and is dedicated to keeping his friends and family safe with his superpowers. Dylan made his grand entrance into this world on New Year’s Eve…

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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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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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Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Research Update

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…

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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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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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