Volunteers Honored
| 2008 and 2009 have been difficult years for virtually every business, educational institution and government entity and individual. It is often in times of adversity, that we learn how strong we really can be when facing challenges.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia recently held its' annual meeting, with a theme of "Exceeding Expectations". We were very fortunate to have Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snellings as our featured speaker. Jason has "exceeded expectations" for his entire life, as he was a star football player in high school, a three year starter for the University of Virginia football team, and made the Atlanta Falcons as a seventh round draft pick. He did all this despite growing up with a seizure disorder. His basic message was to persevere and not let adversity stop you. He used his epilepsy as a motivating factor to meet the challenges he has faced in life, and as a result, has "exceeded expectations". Jason now shares his story at both the local and national level as a spokesperson for the epilepsy cause. |
Distinguished Volunteers
Following Jason's inspirational speech, the affiliate recognized the following volunteers for their efforts in allowing the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia to "exceed expectations" this year:
- Spencer Wyatt
- Kids Speak Up Award
- Maria Mayhan
- Magnolia Run Angel Award
- Griffin Leadbetter
- Epilepsy Ambassador Award
- UCB, Inc.
- Corporate Eagle Award
- Pfizer, Inc.
- Corporate Eagle Award
- Bank of North Georgia
- Corporate Eagle Award
- Shamrock Printing
- Corporate Eagle Award
- Total Wine and More
- Corporate Eagle Award
- Beck
- Corporate Eagle Award
- Susan Ganser
- Taste of Love Award
- Sandra Clements, RN
- Ben Carraway Award
- Roosevelt Kelly, Jr.
- Employment Achievement Award
Volunteer Opportunities at EFGA
The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia is always looking for volunteers to help with community projects. The following opportunities are now available:
- Health Fair Attendant
- Special Event Committees
- Speakers Bureau
- Advocacy participants
- Office Volunteers
- Event Volunteers
- Support Group Leaders
Please feel free to contact us at (800)527-7105 if you are interested in any of the above volunteer positions.