A MESSAGE FROM Kaitlyn - Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York Fundraising Page
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn McDonnell and I couldn’t be more excited to be running the NYC Half Marathon with the Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York.
Volunteering with the Epilepsy Foundation has been such a rewarding experience and I feel lucky be a part of this amazing team.
I have been embracing life with Epilepsy - it’s part of who I am. I quickly learned that comparison is the thief of joy and after years of being embarrassed by my seizures I chose to change my lifestyle rather than give up. I wanted to ensure that I was doing everything in my power to reduce my seizure threshold while still maintaining a lifestyle that allowed me to work & enjoy life.
I became a certified yoga instructor, stopped drinking alcohol completely, and focused on incorporating exercise for stress management. Leading a balanced lifestyle in combination with medication has allowed me to live my life to the fullest. Please donate if you can to help support this incredible cause that impacts so many people who are striving to find their “normal”.
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