Events

A year painted purple.

From health fairs to the annual gala, every event brings awareness, education and joy to the epilepsy community — and everyone is invited.

2026 calendar

  1. Feb

    MUSC Health Fair

    Community health outreach with MUSC.

  2. Mar

    Purple Plate Luncheon

    March 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Crowne Plaza Hotel, Charleston. Sponsored by Neurelis and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

  3. Apr

    Epilepsy Wellness Retreat

    April 23–26, 2026 — connection, learning, and rest.

  4. May

    Spring Wellness Retreat

    May 28–31, 2026 · Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport Convention Center.

  5. Jun

    Family Fun Day

    A day of joy for the whole epilepsy community.

  6. Aug

    Seizure First Aid — Back to School Training

    Equipping teachers, aides, and bus drivers before the school year.

  7. Sep

    Epilepsy & Education Luncheon

    Bringing epilepsy awareness into the school system.

  8. Nov

    Jewels of Epilepsy Gala 2026

    The signature night of the year — honoring our jewels.

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Community Celebration

Countryside Juneteenth Celebration 2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 3:00–8:00 PM (program at 4:00 PM) · Harvin's Haven, 1618 Grasshopper Lane, Alcolu, SC. A free, family-friendly celebration of African American culture — food, fellowship and freedom.

The Signature Night

Jewels of Epilepsy Gala — the legacy

Guests smiling in the Jewels of Epilepsy Gala photo booth frame

2025

Honoree

Stacey Johnson

An evening of elegance honoring the jewels of our community.

2024

Honoree

Jenae Wilson

Featuring the three-part documentary "Epitome of Strength: JenVon Cherry's Epilepsy Story, Through Her Family's Eyes."

2023

Honoree

Toni Brown

The inaugural gala — held November 4, the same date North Charleston proclaimed Epitome of Epilepsy Day.

Interested in sponsoring, vending or volunteering at an event? epitomeofepilepsysc@gmail.com