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The Matty Fund is happy to share this link to MY THREE SONS……Children Are Our Wisest Teachers
“He knows the meaning of and can pronounce “idiopathic.” He can differentiate between a grand mal and an absence seizure and delineate the characteristics of each. And he will be the first one to tell you exactly what epilepsy is (“a little problem with the electricity in your brain”) and is not (“a sickness”). He’s seven years old and quite possibly the best big brother on the planet… Read more on the My Three Sons blog
The Matty Fund Epilepsy Resource Center is happy to welcome Linda Lynch who has joined our staff as Development & Outreach Director. Linda has been on the Board of Directors of the Matty fund for the past 7 years and has helped implement many of the programs we now offer to the children and families of the Matty Fund.
January 28, 2012 – Snow Angel Ball For Epilespy! At the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI. Dinner, Dancing to the sounds of Malloi, silent and live auctions, and much more! 5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. $100 per person, advance registration required. Call us at 401-789-7330 for more information.
Visit our Family Events Photo Gallery to see Photos of this year’s Pumpkin Festival and Egg Hunt!
Voted a Best of Rhode Island 2011 – Best Nonprofit!
The Matthew Siravo Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization in memory of Matthew Siravo who passed away from epilepsy May 11, 2003. It is dedicated to providing aid for Epilepsy research and education, Epilepsy awareness through educational programs and annual scholarships to high school seniors diagnosed with Epilepsy.
Epilepsy affects 3 million Americans and is the third most common neuro…logical disorder. Nearly 200,000 new cases occur each year. One in every 100 Americans will experience a seizure at some point in their lives, while 3% will develop Epilepsy.
“Source: Epilepsy Foundation of America”
Through public donations and organized fundraising events, the Matthew Siravo Memorial Foundation will be “Helping Others With Epilepsy.”
Our Mission: The Matty Fund ® will provide family resources, raise epilepsy awareness, promote patient safety and improve the quality of life for children and families living with epilepsy