From the very beginning, Georgia's story has been one of strength.
At just three days old, before we had even settled into life at home, everything changed. What should have been quiet moments of bonding turned into fear and uncertainty as we witnessed her very first seizure. In an instant, our world shifted.
We rushed her to the hospital, terrified and searching for answers. At first, our fears were met with uncertainty—until the doctors witnessed the seizure for themselves.
What followed were two long weeks in the NICU, filled with sleepless nights, constant monitoring, and the kind of worry no parent is ever prepared for. Finally, we were able to bring her home—but not with the peace we had imagined. Instead, we carried a genetic diagnosis, a regimen of seizure medications, and a tiny, very sleepy newborn, weighed down by their side effects.
It wasn’t the beginning we had dreamed of—but it was the start of her story, one marked by strength from the very first days of her life.
Since that day, epilepsy has become a part of our daily life—something we never expected, and something no child should have to face. There are moments of worry, long nights, and questions without easy answers. There’s the constant fear of breakthrough seizures—the kind that come without warning, even when you’re doing everything right—making it hard to ever fully exhale.
But there is also courage. There is resilience. There is a spirit in our Georgia peach that refuses to be defined by this diagnosis. And through it all, we have been surrounded by an incredible circle of support—our family, our friends, and her dedicated medical team and therapists—who have come together to make sure Georgia has the very best start to her life. Their care, love, and commitment remind us every day that we are not walking this journey alone.
She is so much more than epilepsy. She is joy, laughter, curiosity, and love. She is growing, learning, and showing us every single day what true strength looks like.
We are sharing our story not just for support, but for hope—hope for better treatments, for awareness, and one day, for a cure.
Our family and friends are so grateful you took the time to read our story. Whether you choose to walk, ride, run, donate, or simply share, every bit of support means the world to us and helps families like ours feel seen, supported, and less alone.
DID YOU KNOW?
1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime.
1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy.
3.4 million people nationwide are affected by epilepsy.
50,000 San Diegans are living with epilepsy.
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder and affects people of all ages.
Epilepsy means the same thing as "seizure disorders."
Epilepsy is characterized by unpredictable seizures and can cause other health problems.
Epilepsy is a spectrum condition with a wide range of seizure types and control varying from person-to-person.
Public misunderstandings of epilepsy cause challenges that are often worse than the seizures.
Epilepsy is more than seizures. Every story matters in this fight.
