Hi!  My name is Kaitlyn and I was diagnosed with Epilepsy on January 16, 2007.  I am raising money for the Epilepsy Foundation and the 1st EVER Walk for Epilepsy being held in Washington DC on March 29th 2008.  My story is no different from others that have been diagnosed with this disease.  We find a way to go on in life and figure out how it impacts us and how we can make a difference and yet help others while helping ourselves at the same time.

I would like to introduce you to my mom...My mom is Rae Lynne and she has made it her life mission to help me at whatever cost it is to her and her dreams.  I know, from the example of my mom, that I will succeed in life and make a difference in others' lives.  My mom is doing what she was called to do.  She is a wonderful mother to me and my younger brother.

(Hi, I am Kaitlyn's proud mother, Rae Lynne.  In trying to express my thoughts about my daughter in relation to this horrible and very impactful disease I must say that it is not easy.  If anyone out there thinks that this disease, just because it has been around for years and that 3 million American's are living with this disease, that doctors and specialist know any more about it, that just isn't the fact.  This disease is very complicating and even though people live their lives and hold a job and drive does not mean that they are necessarily as successful or fulfilled and accepted as they should be.  My mission and goal in supporting and raising awareness for this disease is that we as Americans will begin to understand what people living with Epilepsy go through and how it impacts their lives SO dramatically.  I also want people to understand that I knew NOTHING about this disease before Kaitlyn was diagnosed.  I can tell you, now, that there are so many different types of seizures that make up Epilepsy and no person is the same as another.)

I have a desire to raise awareness for and about Epilepsy.  This disease will affect 200,000 NEW people this year alone in the United States and my family wants to make a difference and be able to help find a CURE.   I am excited to help others that suffer from having this disease and others that will be diagnosed in the future.

If you are interested or want more information you can contact me or simply go the the links found on this website.  Thank you for your support!