The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York is set to host the 37th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Birch Hill, Castleton-On-Hudson beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy an evening of cocktails, fine dining, dancing to the music of Soul Session, silent and live auctions, and decadent chocolate desserts donated by talented pastry chefs and bakeries around the Capital Region-the highlight of the evening!
Attendees can register by visiting: https://EFNENYGALA2025.givesmart.com
Registration will close on March 17th, 2025.
The 2025 Flame of Hope Award will be presented to University at Albany 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 2025 Winning Kids, Adaline Casey of Rensselaer County, and Ada Jordan of Saratoga County. Winning Kids are chosen each year to help raise awareness of epilepsy and to let other kids living with epilepsy know they are not alone.
Major sponsors for this event include, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, SK Life Science Inc, University at Albany, Neurelis, Hacker Murphy, LLP, UCB, Cohoes Savings Foundation, KeyBank, Tri City Rentals, Mohawk Insurance Company,  Goldstein Auto Group, Times Union, 88.3 The Saint, WNYT NewsChannel 13, B95.5, Hannoush Jewelers, Barkeater Chocolates and Felthousen’s Florist.
Interested in sponsoring this event? Learn more by visiting: https://efneny.org/gala-sponsors/

All proceeds benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York.
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder defined as having two or more recurring seizures; it can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time. 1 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. For more information, call the Epilepsy Foundation at 518-456-7501 or visit our website at www.efneny.org.

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About the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc: We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides direct assistance to thousands of people with epilepsy each year in twenty-two counties across the Capital Region, North Country, and the Upper Hudson Valley. Other services include public education and training, school education programs, service coordination, advocacy, support groups, and counseling. Your support of the Foundation allows us to continue our important work on behalf of the more than 45,000 people affected by epilepsy in our area. www.efneny.org