Going Global to Save Lives - 2025

15 days ago

When

Thursday, November 13th 2025 at 17:00 US/Central

Join us for an evening of award-winning tapas and drinks in support of a great cause!

ROW Global Health, Project C.U.R.E. and the Rotary Clubs of Naperville are raising funds to improve the lives of people with epilepsy in Africa, where misinformation and a lack of medication leave lives devastated by stigma and untreated seizures. Join us to learn more about this life-changing work and how you can support it!

Tickets: $75/person

Delicious tapas buffet

1 Drink ticket included
Silent Auction

Get tickets here: https://onecau.se/global25

FAQ Did you know?

Epilepsy Health Africa Support Awareness

Where

1025 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL, USA

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Row Global Health

ROW (Rest of World) works to improve the quality of training, diagnosis and treatment available to people living with epilepsy and associated psychiatric disorders in under-resourced areas of the world. We partner with other organizations to maximize impact in under-served areas, both domestically and internationally.

FAQ

How will my ticket purchase and donations directly help people with epilepsy in Africa?

Proceeds support proven interventions run by ROW Global Health, Project C.U.R.E. and Rotary partners: buying essential anti-seizure medications, training frontline health workers to diagnose and treat epilepsy, funding community education to reduce stigma, and supplying basic diagnostic tools. If you want specifics, ask organizers for a breakdown or sign up for partner newsletters to receive impact reports and stories from the field.

What can I do at the event to be as effective as possible in supporting the cause?

Arrive ready to engage: bring a credit card or mobile payment, bid in the silent auction, consider increasing your ticket-level support or making an additional donation, introduce organizers to potential sponsors or corporate match prospects, collect and share materials on social media during/after the event, and sign up to volunteer or join follow-up fundraising campaigns. Bring business cards and be prepared to network—connections often translate into larger long‑term support.

How should I talk about epilepsy at the event to help reduce stigma?

Use respectful, person‑first language (e.g., "a person with epilepsy"), emphasize that epilepsy is a neurological condition with treatable causes, and avoid myths (e.g., possession, contagion). Listen to people with lived experience, ask presenters thoughtful questions, and share accurate facts publicly so attendees leave better informed. If you amplify survivors' stories, do so with consent and dignity.

How does the silent auction work and how can I maximize the fundraising impact of my bids?

Most auctions accept mobile or paper bids and close at a set time—check the auction rules on arrival. To be effective: set a top bid limit beforehand, bid early to generate interest, consider consortium bids with friends for high‑value packages, choose items you’ll actually use (or plan to donate back), and be prompt with payment. High bids raise the profile of the cause, so even small competitive increases help.

Are there any health or safety precautions I should keep in mind?

Follow any event health guidelines shared by organizers (e.g., vaccination or masking preferences). If you have food allergies, notify staff before eating. If you or someone nearby has epilepsy, note that crowded venues, flashing lights, alcohol, or lack of medication can increase risk—ask organizers about accommodations (quiet spaces, seating, access to medication). Also check the forecast and dress in layers if part of the program is outdoors.

Did you know?

Did you know up to 75% of people with epilepsy in low- and middle-income countries do not receive the treatment they need? Supporting programs that expand basic care directly reduces this treatment gap.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/epilepsy

About 70% of people with epilepsy could become seizure‑free with proper diagnosis and treatment—often using safe, low‑cost antiseizure medications. Your donations can help make those medicines and diagnoses available.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/epilepsy

Stigma and misinformation drive social exclusion—keeping children out of school and adults out of work. Public education and advocacy (like events and community outreach) are powerful ways to change attitudes and restore opportunities.

https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/epilepsy-a-public-health-imperative

Integrating epilepsy care into primary health services and training community health workers increases diagnosis, treatment adherence, and local capacity. Volunteering, fundraising, or supporting training programs multiplies impact.

https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/epilepsy-a-public-health-imperative

Seizure first aid is simple to learn—knowing to protect the person, place them on their side, time the seizure, and call for help if it lasts >5 minutes can prevent harm. Community training sessions at events save lives.

https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/seizure-first-aid-and-safety

Investing in epilepsy care is highly cost‑effective: scaling up basic diagnosis and treatment reduces disability and premature death and delivers substantial health and economic returns—your support goes far.

https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/epilepsy-a-public-health-imperative