Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy
Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy, which goes by the name CURE Epilepsy, is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois.[1] The organization is focused on raising awareness and funds for research targeting a cure for epilepsy.[3] It was founded in September 1998 by Susan Axelrod and other parents who were searching for answers to protect their children from seizures and the side effects of epilepsy medications.
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| Founded | 8 September 1998[1][2] |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.8941494°N 87.6397273°W |
| Services | Raising and granting funds for epilepsy research |
| Beth Lewin Dean | |
| Susan Axelrod | |
| Stacey Pigott | |
Revenue (2020) | $7,343,836[2] |
| Expenses (2020) | $7,549,802[2] |
Employees (2020) | 18[2] |
Volunteers (2020) | 250[2] |
| Website | www |
CURE Epilepsy raises money through gala events.[4][5] By 2021 it had raised over $78 million and had funded over 260 research projects in 16 countries around the globe.[6]
References
- "Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy". Corporation File Detail Report. Illinois Secretary of State. Accessed December 8, 2015.
- "". Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy. Guidestar. December 31, 2020. Accessed May 31, 2021.
- Bhattacharjee, Puja. "Epilepsy is personal for 'Hamilton' star". CNN. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
- "Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy". ABC7 Chicago. 26 May 2014.
- Bigelow, Catherine (April 29, 2012). "Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy SF benefit". SFGate.
- "Charity of the week: Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy". The Week. 19 June 2013.
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