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Hi, my name is Cora. I have Epilepsy. I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was four years old. Ever since birth, I always had trouble because of my epilepsy. Even though epilepsy has changed my life, it has also allowed me to find myself, epilepsy and all. With all of the support from my family, I am now thriving in my sophomore year of high school. With my family's continuous support, I am now one of the Epilepsy Foundation of Chicago Teen Advocates.  TF. ¨PSA Filming.¨ 2019 I took part in and help create the PSA below as an Epilepsy Foundation Youth Advocate, with Northwestern University's Coach Fitzgerald to help raise epilepsy awareness! This is running throughout November, Epilepsy Awareness Month. Northwestern University. ¨2019 Epilepsy Awareness Month PSA.¨ 2019

Kelly. ¨Camp Blackhawk.¨ 2019 Hi, my name is Cora. I have Epilepsy. I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was four years old. Ever since birth, I always had trouble with sleep because of my epilepsy. I also have anxiety that gets in the way of me doing everyday things. For example, when I was little, I would freak out if I saw swings. It got so extreme that my mom and dad had to avoid parks for a very long time. My epilepsy has also helped me meet new people. I now go to camp Blackhawk each year where I meet other kids that have epilepsy, in this camp, we zipline and go to the pool. I have met new friends and have found my voice. Even though epilepsy has changed my life with me having anxiety and not being able to sleep, it has allowed me to find myself, epilepsy and all. I am now one of the Epilepsy Foundation of Chicago Teen Advocates. TF. ¨Recording of Interview.¨ 2019 ¨Here’s the CBS Chicago interview with Bryan Anderson, the President & CEO of the Epilepsy Fo