National Minority Health Month
Active & Healthy - April 2020
The US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health has named the April 2020 theme of National Minority Health Month as Active & Healthy to remind everyone that incorporating small amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity into our daily schedules can reduce the risk of chronic conditions.
In observance of National Minority Health Month, the Epilepsy Foundation’s Minority Outreach Initiative is highlight stories of people living with epilepsy being active and healthy as part of their #EpilepsyEquity and #OurStories campaigns.
Here's a few survivors and advocates in recognition within the epilepsy community!
Tanisha Graves found her 26-year-old son Marquis Devon Chapman deceased in his bed from SUDEP (Sudden Death from Epilepsy). She advocates and speaks for epilepsy awareness and families that has dealt with SUDEP. Tanisha states, "SUDEP may have taken my son's life but I will do everything in my power to help save someone else's child."