Fundraising
The Epilepsy Services Foundation, Inc. (ESF) was founded in 1973.
The focus of ESF continues to be persons with epilepsy and their families. It is a foundation. Its mission is to create a better future and environment for persons affected by epilepsy living in West Central Florida. Board Members and other volunteers work to provide funding for medical and support services, scholarships for camp, family weekends, medical and healthcare professionals and college bound students and educational programs. The Foundation raises more than $50,000 (net) annually.
To achieve its goals, the Foundation has developed several programs:
- Special Events
- Direct Mail Campaign
- Grants Program
- Contributions
- Leave-A-Legacy/Endowment Program
- Volunteer Program
Building a volunteer base is also important to meeting ESF's goals. The ESF offers opportunities for you to channel your time, talents, friendship and caring to work in improving the world you live in.
Special Events
The Epilepsy Services Foundation offers a number of special events annually. The events are designed to increase awareness about epilepsy and the agency and to involve the larger community in the support of persons affected by epilepsy.
The Ribs for Kids is held at COSTCO in Brandon, FL. The event is held prior to Halloween. Master Barbecue Chef, Tommy Pate, prepares the huge slabs of ribs. The cost is $20/slab. Rather than a trick, Ribs for Kids is a real treat for persons who like finger-licking good barbecue. Rub or sauce is included.
The next Ribs for Kids events will be held Saturday, October 29, 2011.
The Epilepsy Services Foundation is partnering with the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida to hold the largest cupcake sale in Florida’s history. Our goal is to sell 360,000 cupcakes which represent the 360,000 Floridians with epilepsy/seizure disorders. The cupcake event will be held in November to celebrate and support National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Please join us! The cost is $1.00/cupcake.
The Purple Day/Walk for Epilepsy is held in March of each year at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, FL and Lake Seminole Park in Seminole, FL. The event increases awareness and support for persons affected by epilepsy living in Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties. The next Purple Day/Walk for Epilepsy will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012.
The Race is a family-oriented event held at the University of South Florida . It is a modified "Off-Road" race. Race Place magazine and WQYK provide advertising exposure. In 2011, 700 runners and walkers participated in the 5K and 1-mile races and kids' fun runs. Many young children come for a picture with the Easter Bunny and Ronald McDonald. With family and friends coming to cheer on the runners, we estimate total attendance at more than 1, 000 people. Sponsors, Participants and Volunteers are needed. The next Hare Racing Experience will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2012.
This Classic is presented by The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Tampa (NAIFA Tampa) and the Epilepsy Services Foundation. More than 100 golfers participate in the tournament. They enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful Eagles Golf Club course, along with a barbecue lunch by master chef, Tommy Pate and dinner by the Eagles Club. Pre-Classic contests, several Holes-in-One and more than 150 Raffle Prizes help make the Classic a really enjoyable experience. Sponsors, Teams and Individual Players are encouraged to participate. The next NAIFA Tampa Golf Classic will be held Friday, May 4, 2012.
As part of the 2012 Golf Classic, ESF is holding an online auction. If you would like to donate an item for the auction or receive e-mails about the auction and its items, please click on the two links and complete the short forms.
  
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