On April 2, 2004, Abigaile had her first convulsive seizure. At the time, we had no idea it would take 14 more years to finally receive a diagnosis of Dravet Syndrome. Since then, she has experienced thousands of seizures.

Because of donations and support, the Dravet Syndrome Foundation has helped lay the groundwork for cutting-edge research, new treatments, and the hope of one day finding a cure. That research has already made a difference. Through special access medications developed through this work, Abigaile is able to live a life we once never thought possible.

Every step forward in research happens because people choose to help.

So I’m asking a simple question: Would you give up a cup?

I can give you 100 reasons why it matters.
Do you have even one reason why you couldn’t?

1. Because one seizure can change a life forever.
2. Because families living with Dravet need hope.
3. Because research saves lives.
4. Because rare diseases deserve attention.
5. Because every child deserves a future.
6. Because awareness leads to understanding.
7. Because caregivers need support.
8. Because small actions can create big change.
9. Because Abigaile inspires me every day.
10. Because seizures do not take a day off.
11. Because families should not face rare disease alone.
12. Because community makes the journey easier.
13. Because Dravet Syndrome is still widely misunderstood.
14. Because education helps save lives.
15. Because science needs funding.
16. Because hope grows when people come together.
17. Because every donation helps move research forward.
18. Because rare disease families deserve to be seen.
19. Because one cup can represent a voice.
20. Because every story matters.
21. Because awareness can lead to earlier diagnosis.
22. Because earlier diagnosis can save lives.
23. Because caregivers need moments of encouragement.
24. Because children with Dravet fight every day.
25. Because progress happens when people care.
26. Because community support brings strength.
27. Because advocacy matters.
28. Because awareness starts with conversation.
29. Because small sacrifices can lead to breakthroughs.
30. Because no family should feel invisible.
31. Because rare does not mean unimportant.
32. Because every child deserves joy.
33. Because resilience deserves recognition.
34. Because hope fuels research.
35. Because Abigaile’s smile motivates me.
36. Because families need better treatment options.
37. Because every cup given up represents compassion.
38. Because people care when they understand.
39. Because awareness sparks action.
40. Because rare disease advocacy changes lives.
41. Because every voice adds strength.
42. Because no caregiver should feel alone.
43. Because Dravet families need allies.
44. Because awareness can inspire innovation.
45. Because compassion creates community.
46. Because progress depends on awareness.
47. Because small acts of kindness matter.
48. Because every step toward a cure counts.
49. Because families deserve better options.
50. Because courage deserves support.
51. Because awareness leads to research.
52. Because research leads to hope.
53. Because hope leads to progress.
54. Because progress leads to change.
55. Because change saves lives.
56. Because rare disease families inspire strength.
57. Because resilience should be celebrated.
58. Because awareness empowers caregivers.
59. Because every contribution matters.
60. Because science needs champions.
61. Because families deserve answers.
62. Because advocacy builds understanding.
63. Because people can make a difference.
64. Because one cup can represent solidarity.
65. Because together we are stronger.
66. Because community fuels hope.
67. Because rare disease warriors deserve recognition.
68. Because every effort counts.
69. Because education saves lives.
70. Because compassion spreads awareness.
71. Because awareness leads to action.
72. Because action drives research.
73. Because research brings solutions.
74. Because solutions bring hope.
75. Because hope strengthens families.
76. Because caregivers need encouragement.
77. Because every child deserves support.
78. Because rare disease advocacy matters.
79. Because awareness builds understanding.
80. Because every cup represents support.
81. Because Abigaile’s journey inspires others.
82. Because resilience deserves recognition.
83. Because families deserve better treatments.
84. Because awareness brings community together.
85. Because kindness can change lives.
86. Because rare disease families need allies.
87. Because advocacy creates momentum.
88. Because awareness fuels progress.
89. Because progress requires support.
90. Because support creates hope.
91. Because hope sustains families.
92. Because courage deserves a voice.
93. Because awareness sparks compassion.
94. Because compassion builds community.
95. Because community drives change.
96. Because change improves lives.
97. Because lives are worth fighting for
98. Because Abigaile’s story matters.
99. Because every effort brings us closer to a cure.
100. Because one day, we hope no family will have to fight Dravet Syndrome.