Sail for Epilepsy

Phil recently sat down with two of our Virtual Shipmates, Ellie and Jordana, to discuss their journey with epilepsy, challenges they faced as they moved into adulthood with this diagnosis, and advice they have not just for teens but for anyone who has the shared experience of navigating a life with epilepsy.

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/jrDYANNHL1c

As teens with epilepsy become adults, medical care changes. Adult epilepsy care focuses on independence, long-term planning, and adult-specific issues such as driving, work, college, pregnancy, and mental health. Planning ahead helps prevent gaps in care and missed medications.

Transitioning Epilepsy Care: Moving from Pediatric to Adult Neurology As teens with epilepsy become adults, medical care changes. Adult e...

Tomorrow, Phil will begin a solo training voyage from Newport, RI to New York City. This 180 nautical mile journey will be the first overnight sail of the season - and we're going to bring it to you live!

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We'll plan to have live broadcasts in the morning, the afternoon, and the evening, with the chance for some glimpses of overnight sailing.

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