Artist/Activist Saber In A Live Art Performance On Behalf Of Epilepsy Foundation

WHAT:

Renowned fine artist and activist Ryan Weston Shook (also known as Saber) helps launch the Epilepsy Foundation's first-ever nationwide, multi-year campaign, Let's Use Our Brains to End Epilepsy®, with a live, public art performance. Saber, who has epilepsy, will create a massive art installation to bring attention to this brain disease and the need to End Epilepsy. The art piece will be auctioned as a fundraiser and t-shirts featuring Saber's art will be sold on Omaze to benefit the Foundation. Let's Use Our Brains to End Epilepsy places a focus on the brain to change the conversation around seizures, educate the public about seizure first aid and raise awareness about brain health. The campaign is built around the fact that epilepsy is a brain disorder that can affect anyone with a brain, and anyone with a brain can affect epilepsy. 

WHEN:

Thursday, October 11, 2018

6-7 p.m. Big Brain Educational Exhibit

7-8 p.m. Saber's Live Performance

WHERE:

Pershing Square

532 S. Olive in Downtown Los Angeles

WHY:

According to the World Health Organization, epilepsy is the most common serious brain disorder worldwide with no age, racial, social class, national or geographic boundaries. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention estimates that 3.4 million people in the United States are affected by epilepsy; in Los Angeles region, there are more than 160,000 people with epilepsy. Epilepsy is the underlying tendency of the brain to produce seizures which are sudden abnormal bursts of electrical energy that disrupt brain functions.

VISUALS:

• Saber creating art installation live
• DJ Hapa spinning music and sharing his personal story
• Campaign ambassadors sharing their epilepsy journey
• Big brain exhibit – educational information about the brain and seizures

WHO:

With a network of nearly 50 partners throughout the United States, the Epilepsy Foundation connects people to treatment, support and resources; leads advocacy efforts; funds innovative research and the training of specialists; and educates the public about epilepsy and seizure first aid. For more information, visit EndEpilepsy.org.