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Event Information

Epilepsy Walk Los Angeles is a fun-filled community event – with a serious cause – that gives everyone an opportunity to share their story of epilepsy, learn more about epilepsy, and connect with others affected by epilepsy — all while raising funds.

Everyone is needed in this fight. By walking and sharing, you inspire others to do the same. As our numbers grow, even more people will take notice so we can raise even more funding for epilepsy care and research.

This will be an amazing one-of-a-kind experience – We invite you to walk with us in-person at the Rose Bowl or walk your way at home, whenever and wherever you'd like. Help us make a difference and better the lives of people with epilepsy and let’s End Epilepsy Together.

Information about the Walk is provided below. More information will be updated from now until the event. We will be sending emails to all registrants. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact us at 310.670.2870 or 800.564.0445 or Walk@EpilepsyLosAngeles.org.

Event Schedule

Date Sunday, April 28, 2024

Time 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Non-competitive 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Stroll 9:30 A.M.

Walk Route Maps 1 Mile Course Map. and 5K Course Map.

Our 2024 Emcees, Josh Duhamel and Audrey Kaller, are excited to welcome guests to explore the various activities and sights, including:

• Waymo's self-driving autonomous vehicle
• Mattel's Play It Forward Kid Zone
• a walk-through giant inflatable brain
• team sign decoration stations
• Food trucks - Baja Shrimp and The Fix
• arts and crafts
• Wishing Wall & Memorial Wall
• games and activity booths
• DJs spinning music
• Chamberlain Coffee will be pouring coffee
• Mattel is sponsoring a Playzone where kids can play
• Barry's Boot Camp will be doing fitness classes
• Vinyl Record Spin Art Booth
• Connect with other teens in our dedicated Teen Zone!
• Landis Wiedner from What The EF podcast is coming from Chicago
• Advocacy booths where participants can get info on support services and disability rights
• ...and more!

Map, Directions & Parking

• The Rose Bowl is located at 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA 91103. Directions at rosebowlstadium.com.
• Parking is free and widely available in Lots F and K. 
• ADA-designated spots will be available in Lot F. 
• View the Parking Map for details on parking and event space.

How to Get Involved

• There are many different ways you can get involved in the Epilepsy Walk Los Angeles - from creating a team, sponsoring an activity or the event, volunteering, and beyond!
• Spread the word! Download and print copies of the Walk Flyer in English and Spanish. Then, distribute the flyer in your local community - school, church, or coffee shop. 
• Want to make a difference by volunteering? Sign up now! 
• Are you a Mattel employee interested in volunteering? Click here! 
• NOTE: To attend the event, you must REGISTER. Online registration closes at 12 P.M. PST on Friday, April 26, 2024. Onsite registration is available as early as 8:30 A.M. 

Check-in / On-site Registration

• Online pre-registration closes at 12 P.M. PST on Friday, April 26, 2024. Register onsite or check-in as early as 8:30 A.M. on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
• We ask a registration fee of $25 per person for anyone 2 years or older. Thank you for your cooperation.
• All registered guests with an active email will receive a QR code in advance of the event. For stress-free check-in, you will use this QR code to check-in at the event or share your first and last name with the volunteer as you approach the table.

Event Map

• The festivities take place at and surrounding Rose Bowl Stadium. View a simple MAP for a general layout (note: changes to layout may occur between now and the event) 

5K Walk/Run & 1-Mile Stroll

• Remember that the course is non-competitive.  Please stay within the designated path and course.
• A race clock will be provided, but since this is not a timed walk, we encourage you to check the timer as you pass the start and finish lines if you’d like to track your time.
• View the 1 Mile Course Map and 5K Course Map.

Food & Drinks

• There will be food trucks. You are encouraged to bring your own snacks if you prefer.
• Drinking fountain is located near both restrooms inside the event space.

What to Bring

• Any remaining cash or check donations to drop-off at the Registration Table. We will provide envelopes to secure them.
• Credit card for any purchases -- we'll be cashless.
• Dress for the weather by checking the forecast before you arrive. The Walk is happening RAIN or SHINE! 
• Please bring your refillable water bottles! Water stations will be placed within the event space and just past the Start Line 
• Team spirit signs with inspirational messages and reasons why you want to END EPILEPSY. We will also have a team sign decorating stations placed throughout the event space. 
• Donate your well-loved past Walk T-Shirts! We'll be creating a quilt with our past Walk t-shirts and encourage you to drop off your team's extra shirts so we can add them to our quilt!

Epilepsy T-Shirts & Hats

• Our friends at Hurt Ink LLC are selling stylish hats. 

Create A Team Sign – Before The Walk Or Onsite

• Check out our team sign decoration station to create and decorate a sign using supplies there and remember to bring photos of you and your loved one to personalize your sign. Carry that sign with you on the walk course and let it convey your reason for walking. Download this sign now to create before you arrive, too!

Other Reminders

• The Walk is wheelchair-friendly
• The Rose Bowl does not allow pets -- only service dogs will be permitted.
• Epilepsy Foundation Los Angeles prioritizes the safety of our community and may adopt safety COVID-19 protocols based on best practices and guidelines from local and state public health departments, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and input from our epilepsy medical community.
• NO personal tents, canopies, tables or chairs permitted. 
• We encourage you to check-in individually and set up a meeting point inside the gates, whether that be at the Inflatable Brain or by one of the two Food Trucks.
• Get hyped up for Epilepsy Walk LA by listening to DJ HAPA's Walk Into It podcast. He'll be back again this year to inspire and motivate you as you move!
• Facebook Tag or Tweet us LIVE during the event! 

Tips & Tools

#ShareMyShoes

We are rallying the community to put their heels, walking shoes and flip flops on display in a social media campaign around the Epilepsy Walk Los Angeles in a show of support for the nearly 160,000 living with epilepsy in our region. Take part by sharing a photo of your favorite shoes and the story behind them – your story of epilepsy. Post your photos and stories on your social media channels and tag @epilepsylosangeles and use the hashtags #sharemyshoes and #epilepsywalklosangeles.

About Epilepsy Foundation Los Angeles

Who We Serve

We serve individuals and families affected by epilepsy/seizure disorders. Our primary areas of service include the Counties of Los Angeles (10.14 million (3.1 million), San Bernardino (2.1 million) and Ventura (0.85 million). The estimated combined population of our territory is over 16 million. At least 1.2% of the population has epilepsy/seizure disorders. Thus, in the three Counties we serve, almost 160,000 people have epilepsy. However, many more are significantly impacted by epilepsy in their daily lives when you include family members, caregivers, and friends in the total.

What We Do

We are here for you, as we have been for more than 64 years. As your local Epilepsy Foundation, the Epilepsy Foundation Los Angeles is the only non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated solely to serving people affected by epilepsy in this entire region. Our tax ID is 85-4002671.

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