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4th Annual Seize the Day Race a Huge Success!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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ROCHESTER, NY, July 17, 2025<\/strong> – On Sunday, July 13, EPI hosted the 4th<\/sup> Annual Seize the Day: Amer\u2019s Epilepsy Trail Run 10K, 5K & One Mile Fun Run\/Walk<\/a><\/strong>.  More than 260 people and ten furry friends came to Mendon Ponds Park to run and walk challenging trail courses in temperatures that peaked over ninety degrees, and soaring humidity. Proceeds from this event help fund EPI <\/a><\/strong>and its epilepsy programs<\/a><\/strong> that support thousands of children and adults with epilepsy in Upstate and Central New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out more event photos here<\/a><\/strong>.
View Results: 10K<\/a><\/strong> | 5K <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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EPI is grateful for the generosity of presenting sponsors Glover-Crask Charitable Trust and Armbruster Capital Management<\/a><\/strong>.  Several other sponsors and donors helped make this day possible including:
1RDG
Bryant & Stratton College
Evans Fox LLP
image360 Rochester
Harper Danesh
Pittsford Federal Credit Union
Amiel\u2019s Original Submarine
Wegman\u2019s
Get Caked Bakery
Accupave. 
In addition, we thank Dave Vaden, Richard Yates, and Tim Baumer for their contributions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thank You to Our Outstanding Volunteers!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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This event simply would not be possible without the help of an incredible group of volunteers.  We are grateful that the following individuals took time out of their weekend, braved the heat and bugs to help ensure a successful event:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amanda Cates, Ironwood Heavy Highway<\/em>
Kinnick Cates
Davanique Collier, Community Relations & Youth Development<\/em>
Lorena DeLancey
Tracey Driesbach, Rochester Rotary<\/em>
Riley Eike, Ability Partners<\/em>
Joseph Gattellaro
Erin Greenfield, Ability Partners<\/em>
Randy Havens, EPI<\/em>
Collin Horak, EPI<\/em>
Sarah Korba, EPI<\/em>
Holly Maio
Christy Post, Rochester Hearing & Speech<\/em>
Mike Radell, EPI<\/em>
Nancy Reynolds
Tarryn Rozen, Armbruster Capital Management<\/em>
Eric Rozen, University of Rochester Department of Athletics & Recreation<\/em>
Ken Simpson, EPI<\/em>
Jeff Sinsebox, EPI<\/em>
Maureen Sinsebox
Robert Sperry
Julie St. Germain, image360<\/em>
Tracey Taylor
Dave Zambito, EPI<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thank You to Our Awards Donors!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Winners in each category received prizes graciously donated from the following local organizations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adventure Calls Outfitters
Altitude Trampoline Park
Breathe
Central Rock Gym
Comedy @ The Carlson
iSMASH Rochester
Journey Massage & Spa Services
Lumos
Natural ReLeaf
Papa Jack\u2019s Ice Cream
Ravenwood Golf Club
Rochester Americans
Rochester Museum and Science Center
Sabres
Savoia
Seabreeze
The Strong Museum of Play<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Seize the Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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This event was started by Amer Armbruster after he received an epilepsy diagnosis in 2019. An avid runner and cross-country skier, he was initially unable to compete due to the uncertainty of his seizures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the help of friends, family, and physicians, Amer discovered ways to work with his diagnosis and get back to the activities he loves.  After finding his way, Amer recognized that his case is mild, and that other people can suffer much more severe side effects causing significant life interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the Seize the Day Race, Amer wanted to raise awareness about epilepsy, highlight the resources available to individuals and families and provide support to young people who may find themselves in the same place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that Amer has graduated high school and attending college, his sister Nyla has stepped up to serve as the honorary chair for 2025.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’m very proud of my brother for establishing this race and I am honored to have served as the honorary event chair for 2025. In preparation, I presented to several groups about epilepsy and was able to continue Amer’s desire to raise awareness.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are grateful for the work Nyla, Amer and the entire Armbruster family has put into this event over the last four years and look forward to hosting fun and successful events in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Donate to the Event<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to contribute to this event, please click here to make an online gift<\/a><\/strong>.  Or you may send a check payable to EPI to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPI
1650 South Ave.
Rochester, NY 14620<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please contact Jill Johnson with any questions at jejohnson@epiny.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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