releases: http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-epilepsy-awareness-month
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| http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-epilepsy-awareness-month | Langevin Statement on Epilepsy Awareness Month | 2014-11-20 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Democrat | House | RI | Jim Langevin | L000559 | langevin.house.gov | legacy | In recognition of Epilepsy Awareness Month, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) offered the following remarks lauding the actions of the Matty Fund, Rhode Island’s leading epilepsy resource. Congressman Jim Langevin Remarks on Epilepsy Awareness Month November 20, 2014 Mister Speaker, I rise in recognition of November as Epilepsy Awareness Month. Each year, more than 200,000 people are diagnosed with Epilepsy, yet research for this condition remains vastly underfunded, impeding scientific advancements for better treatments and a potential cure. We are extremely lucky to have organizations like the Epilepsy Foundation and the Matty Fund active in Rhode Island. They help raise awareness, provide support, promote safety and improve the quality of life for children and families living with Epilepsy. The Matty Fund is the product of two loving and dedicated parents who lost their five-year-old son, Matty Siravo, on Mother’s Day 2003, following a grand mal seizure. The Siravos honor their son’s memory every day by continuing to raise awareness about Epilepsy. I am so proud to represent such an inspiring family. I hope everyone will take a moment to reflect on what they can do to support Epilepsy awareness, not just in November, but every day of the year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |