Hello Friends!

We are taking part in our 7th Rise Above Seizures Walk in support of the Epilepsy Foundation Of Minnesota! The foundation was an incredible resource for us when our son Oliver (aka Ollie Tumba) was born suffering from seizures. The foundation continues to be a huge part of our lives almost 10 years later.

So many fun and exciting opportunities are provided for those with epilepsy with the foundation's help and this fundraiser is a huge part in helping make those possible. Oliver takes part in the Epilepsy Foundation's "Shining Star" program and was signed up to attend the week long Camp Oz this year, but due to Covid-19 and concern for the safety of all involved it was cancelled this year. Hoping by next year he's able to attend. 

Oliver was born in 2010 suffering from seizures almost immidiately after birth. After seven years of countless hospitalizations, testing, neurology appointments, etc., it was finally discovered through genetic testing that Oliver suffers from a genetic mutation in the SCN2A gene.  It is a lifelong condition that he will never grow out of. Despite this, Oliver is able to function on a similar level as other children his age and we are so fortunate his seizures are managed for the most part through medication. If you know Oliver, he's like a firecracker in gasoline and you'd never know of the struggles he faces with epilepsy. 

This year the walk is a little different due to Covid-19. This year instead of a large gathering that has previously taken place at Wolfe Park, our team, Ollie Tumba and the Electric Brains will be doing our own walk starting at

Rice Creek Regional Trails. 5959 Lexington Ave N, Shoreview, MN 55126.

Our walk will take place on October 3rd at a time to be annouced. As of right now with current health guidelines we are asking that if you plan to join us on the walk, that you wear a mask. Please let Brad or myself know if you would like to join our team. 

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the EFMN in Oliver's name. Or feel free to add another "Electric Brain" to our list of reasons we walk.  We can't say enough about the support, education, and community this foundation provides. It's so meaningful to so many families including ours. Thank you!