The Northwest Run/Walk for Epilepsy took place this past June 19 and 20 to huge success! The annual event raised over $95,000 and hosted over 1,000 participants. The multi-city event benefits uncompensated programs and services provided for people with epilepsy throughout the northwest.

Some 37 teams raised over $500 per team qualifying them for prizes and helping to set new team records for most money raised. Team Swedish Meatballs from Seattle raised over $8,400 making them the first place team in the northwest. Highest individual fundraising honors went to Miranda Levy of Seattle's Team Carpe Diem raising over $5,600 for her team and the event.

Portland enjoyed a huge increase in participants with 320 registrants and bringing in over $24,000. Team Callie's Royal Court enjoyed top team honors with over $3,200 raised and Megan Gilgen with top individual honors with over $1,500 raised.

Team Spokane created great awareness at Riverfront Park raising over $6,000 and hosting nearly 100 participants. Team Abers with Cory Plager and Team Justin with Cinzia Escobido took top honors in Spokane.

First time event participants Tri-Cities, Anchorage and Juneau came through with strong showings. Tri-Cities alone raised over $8,500 and received great local media coverage to help bring awareness about epilepsy to the community. Juneau and Anchorage also produced great media coverage and raised over several thousand dollars to help support public education programs.

Donation sites are still available for each location (see below) to support your favorite city, team or individual.