Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy

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CURE Epilepsy
CURE logo.png
Founded8 September 1998 (23 years ago) (1998-09-08)[1][2]
TypeNonprofit organization
Legal status501(c)(3)
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Coordinates41°53′39″N 87°38′23″W / 41.8941494°N 87.6397273°W / 41.8941494; -87.6397273Coordinates: 41°53′39″N 87°38′23″W / 41.8941494°N 87.6397273°W / 41.8941494; -87.6397273
ServicesRaising and granting funds for epilepsy research
CEO
Beth Lewin Dean
Founder
Susan Axelrod
Board Chair
Stacey Pigott
Revenue (2020)
$7,343,836[2]
Expenses (2020)$7,549,802[2]
Employees (2020)
18[2]
Volunteers (2020)
250[2]
Websitewww.cureepilepsy.org

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.

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[]

  1. ^ a b "Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy". Corporation File Detail Report. Illinois Secretary of State. Accessed December 8, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e "[1]". Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy. Guidestar. December 31, 2020. Accessed May 31, 2021.
  3. ^ Bhattacharjee, Puja. "Epilepsy is personal for 'Hamilton' star". CNN. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  4. ^ "Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy". ABC7 Chicago. 26 May 2014.
  5. ^ Bigelow, Catherine (April 29, 2012). "Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy SF benefit". SFGate.
  6. ^ "Charity of the week: Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy". The Week. 19 June 2013.

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