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Press Releases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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EPI to Throw 40th Anniversary Chocolate Ball<\/a><\/strong>
December 11, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Record Turn Out for One in 26 Challenge in Rochester!
<\/a><\/strong>October 10, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI Celebrates DSP Week: Meet Jerome<\/strong><\/a>
September 9, 2025<\/em>
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4th Annual Seize the Day Race a Huge Success!<\/a><\/strong>
July 18, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amer Armbruster to Chair the 38th Annual Chocolate Ball.<\/a><\/strong>
March 12, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk, Run or Bike 26 Miles in 26 Days for Epilepsy Awareness – Syracuse<\/a> <\/strong>
September 18, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk, Run or Bike 26 Miles in 26 Days for Epilepsy Awareness – Rochester<\/strong><\/a>
September 18, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaborative Pilot Project Funded by the Golisano Foundation to Increase Equity and Access in OPWDD\u2019s Self-Directed Services<\/a><\/strong>
August 25, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is Open for the 2nd Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Run.<\/strong><\/a>
June 23, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acclaimed Author and Screenwriter, Marc Palmieri, to Deliver Keynote Address at 37th Annual Chocolate Ball<\/strong>. <\/a>
March 6, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI Summer Night features Blue Sky Brothers at Three Heads Brewery<\/strong><\/a>
June 23, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI Month-Long Campaign Replaces Annual Chocolate Ball<\/strong><\/a>
January 14, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI Raises Starting Wage for Direct Care Staff to $15 per Hour.<\/strong><\/a>
May 28, 2021 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

35th Annual Chocolate Ball Comes to the Small Screen on May 10, 2021<\/a><\/strong>
March 22, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epilepsy-Pralid Inc. Announces Rebrand To Empowering Poeple’s Independence (EPI)
<\/a><\/strong>January 29, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EPI In the News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wickham Farms hosts Epilepsy Awareness Walk<\/strong><\/a>
WROC News 8, October 6, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018One in 26 Challenge\u2019 kicks off Sunday, encouraging daily mile for epilepsy awareness<\/a><\/strong>
News 10 NBC, October 6, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raising Awareness for Epilepsy<\/a><\/strong>
The CW6 News, Syracuse, October 5, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seize the Day: Running for epilepsy<\/strong><\/a>
Fox News, July 19, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate Ball featured in the RBJ Seen Section<\/strong><\/a>
Rochester Business Journal, June 7, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting kids with epilepsy at EPI’s Camp EAGR.<\/a>
<\/strong>Fox News, April 22, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI\u2019s annual Chocolate Ball to raise funds to support epilepsy programs.<\/strong><\/a>
Rochester Business Journal, March 25,2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embracing the Essence of Valentine’s Day with EPI’s Chocolate Ball<\/strong><\/a>
Fox News Rochester, February 8, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epilepsy awareness event held at Wickham Farms Sunday<\/strong><\/a>
10 News NBC<\/em>, October 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twenty-six miles in twenty-six days: A challenge issued to raise awareness about epilepsy<\/a><\/strong>
13WHAM ABC<\/em>, September 29, 2023
Epilepsy awareness event ‘Seize the Day’ 5k and 10k run held at Mendon Ponds Park<\/strong><\/a>
13WHAM ABC, July 16, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interview with Amer Armbruster about Seize the Day<\/strong><\/a>
98.9 The Buzz, Audacy Radio, July 5, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disabled woman gains work experience through Rochester peer mentorship program<\/strong><\/a>
Spectrum News, July 14, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dial-Up playing 90s hits for EPI Summer Night<\/a><\/strong>
Fox News, June 12, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Seize the Day” run to raise money for individuals with developmental disabilities<\/a><\/strong>
Fox News, May 25, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interview with Marc Palmieri<\/a><\/strong>
WXXI News, April 17, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dialogue on Disability – The impact of self-direction services<\/strong><\/a>
WXXI News, January 10, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI Hosts Hybrid Fitness Challenge for Epilepsy Awareness<\/strong><\/a>
WHEC News10 NBC, October 2, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNY Neighbors Join Together To Raise Awareness for Epilepsy<\/strong><\/a>
WSTM WSTQ WTVHCNY Central, October 1, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI’s One in 26 Challenge<\/strong><\/a>
Fox News, September 30, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One in 26 Challenge Seeks to Raise Awareness About Epilepsy<\/strong><\/a>
WSTM WSTQ WTVH CNY Central, September 28, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowering People\u2019s Independence Raising Epilepsy Awareness<\/strong><\/a>
WSYR TV, September 12, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI Summer Night event shares TBI stories of success, hope and determination<\/strong><\/a>
Spectrum News, June 28, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI Summer Night<\/strong><\/a>
WARM 101.3, June 23, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate Ball Replaced with Month-Long Fundraiser<\/strong><\/a>
News10 NBC, January 19,2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI launches month-long mini campaign<\/strong><\/a>
Fox Rochester, January 9, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

35th Annual Chocolate Ball to help children and adults with epilepsy <\/strong><\/a>
13WHAM ABC, May 10, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to enjoy Rochester’s EPI Chocolate Ball from home <\/strong><\/a>
Spectrum News,<\/em> April 20, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13WHAM to air 35th Anniversary Chocolate Ball<\/a> <\/strong>
Fox Rochester, April 20,2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helping individuals with disabilities get COVID-19 vaccines<\/a> <\/strong>
WXXI, March 5, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI helps employees overcome hesitancy to get COVID-19 Vaccine <\/a><\/strong> Fox Rochester<\/em>, February 19, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Media Inquiries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

EPI has been providing services to people with disabilities for more than 40 years. For members of the news media reporting on developmental disabilities, brain injuries and epilepsy, we are here to assist you with background information and access to our experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For media inquiries, please contact Jill Johnson at jejohnson@epiny.org<\/a> or
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Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are here to help. Get in touch with us if you have questions, need assistance or more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email<\/strong> info@epiny.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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