Charles L. Shor Foundation © 2026
Disrupting Epilepsy Management Using Wellness and Integrative Approaches
We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with epilepsy by funding innovative research, and impactful programs with our long-term strategic partnerships. We collaborate with leading organizations, researchers, and wellness providers to understand and develop solutions that enhance the daily lives of those living with epilepsy. Our goal is to enable our partners and providers to impact as many people with epilepsy as possible, and provide them with the tools and resources they need to reduce the impact of epilepsy on people’s lives.
Interested in developing new avenues in epilepsy research or build innovative programs for PWE?
Submit your research or program proposal today and help shape the future of epilepsy wellness.
A New Approach to Epilepsy Wellness
At EWA, we take a different approach.We are focusing our resources on research-backed, natural interventions that will improve seizure management for those individuals who are living with epilepsy.
Our commitment lies in:
- Funding groundbreaking studies that explore non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions.
- Partnering with organizations that provide real-world solutions for epilepsy management.
- Bridging the gap between research and patient-centered wellness programs.
We invite institutions, researchers, and wellness organizations to collaborate with us in advancing epilepsy management. Join our mission to fund research and build programs that transform lives.
“Our goal is to drive change and innovation around epilepsy – to give you agency and provide resources I didn’t have when I was diagnosed. We can achieve this if we focus on building everyday resources people can use to gain control over the impact of epilepsy in their own lives. Join us in improving the quality of life for those with epilepsy.”
Charles L. Shor
Founder of Epilepsy Wellness Advocates
The EWA Promise
Epilepsy Wellness Advocates’ promise is to improve the quality of life and outcomes for people living with epilepsy through scientific, research-informed wellness programs, tools and resources that serve people with epilepsy and the people that care for them.
- Eliminating the stigma associated with Epilepsy, by making purple a household color and Epilepsy a household word.
- Democratizing information through independent medical research, surveys, and community building, bridging the knowledge-practice gap with additive, holistic Epilepsy & Stress management interventions.
- Providing Agency for people living with Epilepsy through partnerships that remove barriers to resources that are typically expensive or difficult to access, ensuring accessibility for all.
- Supporting personal growth by funding holistic scholarship programs, that aim to break the barriers of educational attainment for people living with Epilepsy.
- Growing awareness about Epilepsy & Wellness practices through local and national events and symposiums.
- Empowerment of people with Epilepsy by sharing medical resources and tools that facilitate more productive interactions with their care team.
Epilepsy: Key Research Insights
Epilepsy affects over 50 million worldwide, yet epilepsy research remains underfunded compared to other neurological conditions. By investing in scientific studies that help create wellness programs, we can transform what it means to live with epilepsy. We can shift the focus from being impacted to having an impact.
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% of those diagnosed with epilepsy could be seizure free with the right diagnosis and treatment
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% of epilepsy cases are potentially preventable
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% reduction in number of seizures for children on a Keto diet
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% seizure-free after 3 months of yoga & meditation according to one study
If you are a researcher, institution, or organization with a groundbreaking initiative, we want to hear
from you.
We discover and share new ways to fully control seizures using alternative non-pharmacologic (non-drug) interventions. We commit time, resources, and funding to improve and ultimately prevent memory and physical decline in patients with epilepsy. We’re organizing global events and opportunities to learn about non-pharmacological ways to control stress, make life changes and develop healthy habits that can have a dramatic impact on seizure control and memory function.