Event Information

Where: Rob Fleming Park, The Woodlands

6055 Creekside Forest Drive, Spring, TX  77389

 

9:00am: Registration and Check-in

10:15am: Opening Ceremony and Fundraising Awards

10:30am: Seizure First Aid Demonstration

10:45am: Walk Countdown

Noon: Party concludes. Enjoy your time at the park!

*You are welcome to bring your own portable outdoor chairs to enjoy the event!*

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About the Texas Epilepsy Walk

Texas Epilepsy Walk benefits Epilepsy Foundation Texas, which provides services for people of all ages with all types of epilepsies. Please enjoy a walk and party with children's activities, music, food, drinks, and more until Noon. After the event, participants are welcome to stay and enjoy the park for the remainder of the day.

 

Chairs: Chris and Kimberly Ballew

Committee: Marti Young and Rick Wood

Meet Our Walk Ambassadors

Leading the Way in Care, Community, and Hope!

Marti Young

Marti Young
Marti Young

Walk Ambassador

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Honoring Family

Hi everyone, and welcome to The Woodlands Walk 2026!

It's an exciting year for Epilepsy Foundation Texas. In addition to our camps and the many programs that support individuals and families affected by epilepsy, we're preparing to launch our first mobile epilepsy clinic. It will be the first of its kind in the nation to provide specialized neurological care directly to communities.

When my son, Gerard, was diagnosed with epilepsy at just 5 years old, 32 years ago, we were fortunate to have excellent doctors. Epilepsy Foundation Texas was there with information, resources, and support, but one of the greatest gifts they gave Gerard was camp.

He absolutely loved it. Camp gave him a place where he could simply be a kid, surrounded by others who understood his journey. It was a fun, safe, and truly special experience, and I couldn't recommend it more.

Today, our camps continue to serve children and teens across Texas. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, even more children will have the opportunity to experience the magic of camp in 2027.

Thank you for supporting Epilepsy Foundation Texas. Your generosity is changing lives, and I can't wait to walk alongside you at The Woodlands Walk!

Resilience and Community

Hi! My name is Olivia Violet, and I’m excited to be a Walk Ambassador for the Texas Epilepsy Walk – The Woodlands. I walk with my team, Violet’s Village, and I am so grateful for their support. We walk together to help people understand what it’s like to live with epilepsy and show families that they are not alone.

My epilepsy journey began in 2023 after a few scary nighttime events that happened several months apart, until one night, my dad heard me trying to call out for help and saw my seizure. Not long after, I was diagnosed with SeLECTS and started my medication journey. The first medicine caused an allergic reaction, the second one changed my behavior and personality, but the third one helped—and I’ve been seizure-free ever since that first observed seizure in April 2023.

At my two-year EEG, we learned I also have ESES (Electrical Status Epilepticus in Sleep), a rare type of epilepsy where abnormal brain activity happens during sleep and can affect learning and development, even when seizures aren’t visible. I’m still seizure-free today and celebrated three years seizure-free on April 16, 2026!

Epilepsy has taught me how strong and resilient I can be. The Epilepsy Foundation has helped my family every step of the way—from Seizure Awareness and First Aid Training for my family and friends’ parents, to Camp Spike N Wave, where I don’t come home homesick…I come home camp sick! I hope you’ll join or donate to Violet’s Village and consider getting Seizure First Aid certified, because knowing what to do can save a life.

When we walk together, learn together, and support each other, we make a real difference for everyone living with epilepsy.

Olivia Violet
Olivia Violet

Youth Walk Ambassador

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General Information

Where do the funds go?

Every dollar raised during the The Woodlands Walk stays right here in our community to provide programs and services at no cost to individuals and families living with epilepsy. Your contribution fuels three main pillars of our mission:

1. Clinical & Medical Excellence

We are bringing specialized care to your doorstep.

  • The Mobile Clinic: Your donations fund the operation of our new mobile clinic van, providing neurological care to underserved areas in Harris County.

  • Patient Navigation: We fund resource navigators who provide one-on-one case management, helping families navigate insurance, school accommodations, and specialist referrals.

2. Safety & Community Education

We are making Houston the safest city in Texas for those with seizures.

  • Seizure First Aid (SFA): We provide free SFA certification to teachers, school nurses, first responders, and local businesses.

  • Awareness Kits: We supply newly diagnosed families with the tools and educational resources they need to manage epilepsy safely at home.

3. Youth & Family Programs

We provide spaces where kids can just be kids.

  • The Gift of Camp: We send children to specialized summer camps where they receive 24/7 medical supervision while participating in traditional camp activities.

  • Support Groups: We host monthly connection circles for parents, siblings, and adults living with epilepsy to ensure no one fights this journey alone.

Do I have to register to walk?

Yes, all participants must be registered to walk. You can register as an individual, create a team, or join an existing team. We encourage people to sign up as a team, as this seems to be more fun from what we have gathered from past participants, but we welcome all individual walkers.

Do I need to register my children to walk?

Yes, all children, including babies, must be registered. Parents/guardians can register children online by clicking 'add a child or additional guests' after you have completed your online registration form. 

Is there a registration fee?

Yes. To help cover the cost of the event and ensure every dollar raised goes directly to our programs, registration fees are as follows:

  • All Attendees: $20 (Includes event admission and an official Texas Epilepsy Walk T-shirt).

Early Bird Special: Register by August 21 and use code Early Bird to receive $5 off your registration!

Our Commitment to Accessibility: The Epilepsy Foundation Texas is committed to ensuring that every family can join us for this day of Community, Care, and Hope. If the registration fee is a barrier for your family this year, please reach out to us at Cherie Watson, Resource Navigator, cwatson@eftx.org, or speak with your EFTX clinic coordinator about our Mission Scholarship program.

Would the event ever be cancelled?

*If the event is cancelled for health, weather, or safety reasons, we will treat your contribution as a donation to the agency.  No refunds will be given, and the event will not be rescheduled. 

Still have questions?

Check out our FAQ page.

 

*If the event is cancelled for health, weather, or safety reasons, we will treat your contribution as a donation to the agency.  No refunds will be given, and the event will not be rescheduled. 

FAQ Page