Meet Our Walk Ambassadors

My son Bradley’s epilepsy journey began in 2016, when he had his first seizure at just five months old. As we searched for answers, we learned he carried an SCN1A genetic mutation. This diagnosis came with a lot of uncertainty. Though Bradley’s seizures were relatively controlled, we faced an unimaginable loss when he passed away from SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) in January 2017. In the midst of that heartbreak, we discovered the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas and the incredible support, advocacy, and hope they provide to families like ours. Their work has become deeply meaningful to us, and our connection to their mission is rooted in honoring his life and helping others navigate the challenges of epilepsy.

My family’s involvement with the Epilepsy Foundation Texas and the Houston Walk is a way to honor Bradley’s life and ensure his story fuels progress, understanding, and hope.

My name is Michael Corn, and I discovered I had epilepsy all the way back in the year 1995. That very same year I went through 3 different surgeries, having to have my colon removed after going through ulcerative colitis for the past 3 years. It was a lot to handle at the same time.

I started to participate in the walk in 2019 and have participated in it every year since.  There has never been anything in my life that gives me a more positive experience regarding epilepsy than participating in this event. It connects me to various people, including friends, family, and coworkers, who show a tremendous amount of support and make me feel that I’m not alone in this challenge.

In my opinion, there is one thing that every person with a disability can use, and that is for their disability to help make a positive difference. I went every year from 1995 until my first year participating in the Texas Epilepsy Walk, having epilepsy cause nothing but something negative. Having it cause something positive not only for me but for others with epilepsy is what I have always needed. I know that participating in this event is making a true difference in many ways for the Epilepsy Foundation Texas, and it helps not just one person with epilepsy but many.

I have raised over $19,000 for the Epilepsy Foundation Texas since I started participating in the walk, and I know it’s not just because I sign up for the walk but because I am participating in the fundraising. If we all trust our friends and family, we should be reaching out to them to ask if they would be kind enough to make a donation.  Each donation matters, whether big or small.

Hi!  I’m Naomi Boll and I am 16. I was adopted from Taiwan when I was 8 months old.  I have ESES epilepsy and all night long my brainwaves spike. We did not know about this until I was 5 years old. I don’t have many seizures when I am awake, so my family did not understand why I was behind in my development.

Because I don’t sleep well, I don’t remember everything I learn during the day.  But I love to learn!!!  And someday I will be a teacher’s aid!

I help with the 1st grade class at church. I also in a club called TAFE, Texas Association of Future Educators.  In February this year I am presenting at the state wide conference!

Epilepsy Foundation Texas has so much for people like us.  I went to Kamp Kaleidoscope last year at Morgan’s Camp and had a great time!  Swimming was fun!  And the helpers were great! If you can go, don’t miss it! So much fun and so many new friends!

The Epilepsy Foundation Texas is honored to announce Chase Jenkins, a proud Houstonian and quarterback for the University of Kansas, as our 2026 Community Ambassador.

Chase’s connection to our mission is deeply personal. As an infant, Chase experienced a series of severe seizures that led to a 10-day stay in a Houston ICU. While those ten days were a period of immense uncertainty for his family, they also sparked a journey of resilience that eventually led him to the elite level of college football.

Even while competing on the national stage, Chase remains dedicated to his hometown and the 1 in 26 Texans living with epilepsy. He has seen the impact of our mission firsthand—visiting the campers at Camp Spike ‘n’ Wave, walking alongside our community at the Texas Epilepsy Walk Houston, and supporting our programs at the EFTX Houston Gala.

"I know what it’s like to face a scary diagnosis, but I also know that with the right care and community, there are no limits to what you can achieve. I’m proud to champion EFTX because they provide that care and hope to families right here in my hometown every single day." — Chase Jenkins

This year, Chase is challenging the city of Houston to join him in the SFA Challenge. As a quarterback, he knows that the best offense is a prepared defense. Join Chase in making Houston the Safest City for seizures by getting certified today.