Hi, I’m Bianca. I’m a student athlete, a lacrosse goalie, and I also play golf. I love spending time with my family and friends. I’m also someone living with epilepsy, and my journey is what inspired me to start Project Seizure Aware. 

During a sleepover at a friend’s house, I unexpectedly had a seizure. It was a frightening experience, but thankfully my friends recognized that something was wrong, took action, and called for help. My parents rushed to my side, and I was taken to the ER where my family learned that I had experienced a seizure.

After nearly a week in the hospital without many clear answers, we left feeling frustrated and unsure of what was happening. After finding a new neurologist, I was finally able to get answers and was diagnosed with epilepsy. While my diagnosis was not the news my family and I hoped for, we were grateful to finally understand what I was facing. With the help of medication and lifestyle adjustments, I have been able to manage my epilepsy. I celebrated three years seizure free in September 2025, which was an incredible milestone.

Living with epilepsy has taught me that a diagnosis does not define who you are or what you can accomplish. I want other people, especially kids and young athletes living with epilepsy, to see that they can continue to chase their goals, be successful students, compete in sports, and do all the things they love. Representation matters because seeing someone who understands your journey can remind you that you are not alone and that you can still pursue your dreams.

 My experience showed me how important awareness and education can be. Looking back with my family, we realized how fortunate we were that my friends recognized something was wrong and got help quickly. That experience opened my eyes to how important it is for people to know what to do when someone has a seizure. 

I am an Epilepsy Awareness Ambassador with the Epilepsy Foundation, and I created Project Seizure Aware to turn my experience into an opportunity to help others. Through this project, I want to educate my community about epilepsy, seizures, and the importance of knowing how to provide Seizure First Aid.

You do not have to have epilepsy to experience a seizure. Seizures can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. Whether it is a family member, friend, teammate, classmate, coworker, or even a stranger, knowing what to do can help keep someone safe.

Through Project Seizure Aware, my goal is to spread awareness, empower others with knowledge, and create a community where more people feel prepared and confident to respond when someone has a seizure.

Thank you for following along.

xo

Bianca