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Registration open for 2025 Boston Walk for Epilepsy at Fenway Park

BOSTON (WWLP) – Registration is now open for the 2025 Boston Walk for Epilepsy, the largest epilepsy-focused event in the Northeast, scheduled to take place at Fenway Park on Sunday, June 1. Organized by the Epilepsy Foundation New England (EFNE), the annual walk draws thousands of supporters from across New England. Hundreds participate in 15th annual Western Mass Mother's Day Half Marathon Proceeds from the event will fund a wide range of programs that support individuals living with epilepsy, including support groups, financial aid, scholarships, youth camps, educational webinars, seizure first-aid training, and research grants. 'This event provides a real, tangible impact on the lives of the 100,000 people across New England living with epilepsy,' said David Searles, EFNE's Vice President of Development. 'This event serves as a sort of family reunion for the epilepsy community, with many participants meeting up year after year to share their successes and struggles from the past year.' Participants will follow a short walking route through the Fenway neighborhood before returning to the iconic ballpark for lunch in center field. EFNE's mascot, Hope the Lion, will be on hand to cheer walkers on as they complete the course. After the walk, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch while taking in views of one of baseball's most storied stadiums. According to organizers, the event serves as a yearly gathering point for individuals and families affected by epilepsy. Epilepsy affects approximately one in 26 people during their lifetime. For nearly one-third of those living with the condition, treatment remains ineffective. Events like the Boston Walk for Epilepsy aim to raise both awareness and critical funding to close that gap. The event is open to individuals, families, and teams of all sizes. For more information on the walk of EFNE's program, visit WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.