Welcome to My Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk. San Diego Team Fundraising Page!
Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk San Diego is a 15-mile Bike Ride or 5K Run/Walk that is very important to me. I am raising money to help The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County so they can provide wraparound support services and programs at no cost to individuals and families affected by epilepsy. Join the movement that brings our community together to educate, spread awareness and make a difference for the people we love who live with epilepsy. Please help me support this cause - JOIN MY TEAM.
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. Here is my personal story of WHY this matters...
In 2019, Reiko was diagnosed with epilepsy. This diagnosis marked the start of a long journey to find an effective treatment and regain her independence.
The first seizure was sudden—a grand mal/tonic-clonic seizure while she was at college in San Francisco during an exam. The next occurred while she was on a long solo run through Golden Gate Park. The following seizure happened as she was headed to the grocery store, eager to shop for a Friendsgiving dinner. Over the next few years, we endured countless doctor appointments, specialist visits, and explored various treatments. The “what ifs” were haunting: What if she never drives again? What if she has a seizure on her way to class? What if the side effects of the treatment are as bad as the seizures?
As she adjusted her treatment, Reiko faced more challenges. She also struggled with medication side effects while trying to live a "normal" college life. But through it all, Reiko grew more resilient. She studied abroad, graduated Summa Cum Laude, and thrived despite her condition.
Now, in 2025, her seizures are under control, and she lives independently, thriving in her career as a Design Director. We’re incredibly grateful, knowing this isn’t the case for most people with epilepsy. Our hope is that everyone affected by epilepsy receives the support and care they deserve.
