We know that times are tight these days
for all non-profit institutions like the Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii but I would like to ask your help in what is truly
a period of crisis. We are the smallest national affiliate of the EFA (Epilepsy
Foundation of America), Although we have been helping the people of Hawaii since 1971 we are likely to lose our ability to remain affiliated
with the EFA and lose the ability to provide valuable services to our Kama’aina.
Throughout the past 37 years we have been
able to weather financial downturns by simply pulling back, providing core services, and hanging tough. At this time, however, our parent organization, the EFA, has told us that unless we have a full time employed
executive director we will lose full affiliate status with this great national organization. Unfortunately, at this time we do not have the money to pay for a full time executive director as that
would result in our bankruptcy within 6 months. That is, unless we can raise
approximately $50,000 which would give us a 12-18 month buffer while we develop other fundraising sources.
For the past 37 years we have been the
sole source of reliable and responsible information for the people of Hawaii
who are touched by epilepsy and seizure disorders. Our ability to give presentations
to schools and teachers, nurses, and emergency medical personnel are at risk. Our
ability to provide referral services for legal issues, employment discrimination, and housing issues for people with epilepsy
is at risk. Our sponsorship of support groups for adults and children with epilepsy
is at risk. Our ability to help secure funding for patients who must travel far
distances for adequate medical care is at risk. Our plans to provide a day camp
for kids with epilepsy has been long postponed due to inadequate funding and that dream is at risk of never being realized. All this is at risk but you can help!
Please consider a tax deductible contribution
to the Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii in order to allow us to continue to provide the full arsenal of services that are needed
here in Hawaii. We are a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization licensed in the State of Hawaii and your help can make
all the difference in the world!
Donate online at www.active.com/donate/efh_initiative
