Long Islanders Benefit from NYS Award March 2021
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EPIC Long Island Executive Named King of Long Island
EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK, April 11, 2017 – Paul Giotis, Vice President of Operations, EPIC Long Island, was among a distinguished group of professionals to receive a royal honor on April 6th: he was named King of Long Island by Star Network. The lively event, held at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck,…
Read MoreEPIC Long Island Recognizes Three Professionals and Moser Family for Role in Advancing its Mission
EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK, February 20, 2017 – At its Annual Dinner Gala celebration on January 26, EPIC Long Island honored the contributions of three local leaders and a Long Island family who have taken an active role in helping the nonprofit provide social and health services to more than 10,000 individuals…
Read MoreEPIC Long Island Mourns the Passing of Claire Agdern
EPIC Long Island mourns the passing of Claire Agdern a volunteer, Board member and staunch advocate for individuals with epilepsy. Her service to the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island spanned 43 years, beginning with her role as President of the Epilepsy Foundation’s South Shore Auxiliary, a group of volunteers dedicated to raising…
Read MoreRepresentative Scott Perry Introduces Legislation to Expand Availability of Cannabidol Epilepsy Treatment
The Epilepsy Foundation is pleased to support legislation introduced today that would allow children and individuals with epilepsy and debilitating seizure disorders to access cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Representative Scott Perry (R-PA) has introduced the Charlotte’s Web Medical Hemp Act of 2014 (H.R. 5226) to remove therapeutic hemp from the Controlled Substances Act…
Read MoreEPIC Long Island To Host 28th Annual Golf Tournament
EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK, May 27, 2015- EPIC Long Island’s 28th Annual Golf Tournament will take place at The Mill River Club in Upper Brookville, New York, on Monday, August 10, 2015. Click here for Full Release
Read MoreMolloy College Basketball Program Teams Up With EPIC Long Island During Epilepsy Awareness Month
EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK, 2016– On November 19th and 20th, the Molloy College Basketball programs are teaming up with EPIC Long Island to raise awareness during Epilepsy Awareness Month (November). All proceeds from tickets sales, bracelet and t-shirt sales will be donated to support the services of the Epilepsy Foundation of Long…
Read MoreEPIC Long Island CEO Honored for Three Decades in the Human Services Field
EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK, October 4, 2016 – EPIC Long Island President and CEO Tom Hopkins was among a distinguished group of honorees at the Friends of Asha Niketan Annual Luncheon, held September 15th at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Brooklyn. Click here for Full Release
Read MoreEPIC Long Island Walkers Put Their Best Foot Forward
EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK, October 23, 2015 – EPIC Long Island supporters donned their walking shoes amid crisp autumn temperatures in Eisenhower Park at the agency’s fifth annual fundraiser, EPIC Long Island WALKS 2015. More than $50,000 was raised at the October 17th event, helping to enhance EPIC Long Island’s programs and…
Read MoreWalking To Support Those With Epilepsy, Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Challenges
EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK, October 12, 2015 – EPIC Long Island will hold its annual fundraiser, EPIC Long Island WALKS 2015, at Eisenhower Park on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Proceeds raised at the event will benefit EPIC Long Island’s programs and services for individuals with epilepsy, developmental disabilities and…
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