The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York celebrates its 36th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope on Saturday, April 20th at the Old Daley on Crooked Lake beginning at 5:30 p.m. Registration is now open! Visit EFNENYGALA2024.givesmart.com or call (518) 456-7501. Registration closes on April 8th.

Guests will enjoy an evening of cocktails, fine dining, entertainment by Grand Central Station, silent and live auctions, and decadent chocolate desserts donated by talented pastry chefs and bakeries around the Capital Region, the highlight of the evening!

The annual Flame of Hope Award will be presented to Albany Med Health System for their commitment over the years which has helped the Epilepsy Foundation provide programs and services to 22 counties in New York State. This prestigious award recognizes a company or individual for their generosity and steadfast commitment to the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York. The EFNENY team will also introduce and honor the 2024 Winning Kids, Khrystian Benoit of Schenectady, and Liam Fusco of Albany!

Major sponsors for this event include presenting sponsor, Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Additional sponsors include Albany Med Health System, SK Life Science, E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy and The Harwick Family, Hannoush Jewelers, Barkeater Chocolates, Times Union, NewsChannel 13 WNYT-TV, B95.5 and 88.3 FM the Saint.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact our Special Events Manager by emailing jdunn@epilepsyneny.org or by visiting our website! All proceeds benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York.

Unable to attend? Consider participating in this year's online auction by visiting https://e.givesmart.com/events/AQH/i/.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder defined as having two or more recurring seizures; it can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time. One in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime. Epilepsy is more common than Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease combined. If you or someone you know is in need of our services, please call (518) 456-7501. For more information about epilepsy and our services, please visit www.efneny.org.The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to serving people with epilepsy in 22 counties of Northeastern New York, including the Capital Region, North Country, and Upper Hudson Valley. The Foundation’s mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.