David Byrne is Running the Maine Marathon
My name is David Byrne and I am proud to be running the 2025 Maine Marathon in Portland, ME on October 5th, 2025 on behalf of Epilepsy Foundation New England. This cause is close to my heart and I hope you will join me in raising awareness for seizure disorders and epilepsy
About EFNE
Established in 1983, Epilepsy Foundation New England (EFNE) is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people and families affected by epilepsy in New England. EFNE is an independent affiliate of Epilepsy Foundation of America whose mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. We serve the approximately 110,000 people in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont affected by epilepsy and the people who care for them. Our services are designed to provide
Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.
We aim to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures, by providing:
Access
To needed services and education
Outreach
To connect people with epilepsy to the Foundation in a manner that meets their needs
Advocacy
With local and state governments to improve legislation and funding for governmental services
Support
For the implementation and advancement of best practices and efficacy to have greater impact and better outcomes
Research
To find a cure through funding of research and delivery of new therapies with our Annual Blue Skies Challenge