Manafest Raises Awareness, Support For Epilepsy Foundation
Rapper, singer and songwriter Manafest is bringing awareness to the Epilepsy Foundation. In addition to creating and posting informational YouTube videos about epilepsy, Manafest also has donated to the cause five percent of the monies he raised during his PledgeMusic, crowdfund campaign for his new album, Reborn, which released Oct. 2 amidst acclaim through The Fuel Music.
Manafest's passion for helping those struggling with epilepsy comes in part due to his sister suffering with the disorder that affects nearly three million people in the United States and 65 million people worldwide.
"My sister, Virginia, has had two brain surgeries to help with her epilepsy, and statistically this year, another 150,000 people in the U.S. alone will be diagnosed with epilepsy," says Manafest. "Epilepsy is not funded as well as many other issues like MS and cancer in part because people don't speak out about it as much. I'm honored to be a voice for those, like my sister, who struggle with epilepsy, and to help support the work of the Epilepsy Foundation."
IThe Epilepsy Foundation, a national non-profit with nearly 50 local organizations throughout the United States, has led the fight against seizures since 1968. The Foundation is an unwavering ally for individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures. The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to stop seizures and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy through efforts including education, advocacy and research to accelerate ideas into therapies. The Foundation works to ensure that people with seizures have the opportunity to live their lives to their fullest potential. For more information, go to www.epilepsy.com,
www.facebook.com/epilepsyfoundationofamerica and www.twitter.com/epilepsyfdn.
In addition to championing the work of the Epilepsy Foundation, Manafest is taking the new music and messages of Reborn, along with his long list of fan favorites, on the road. Manafest continues his "Reborn Tour" that launched Sept. 17 and includes a Billy Graham Evangelistic Association event Nov. 13-15 in Fort McMurray, AB. (All the latest tour dates can be found at www.manafest.com.)
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