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Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. It does not discriminate by age, sex, or prior health status; it is a serious and sometimes fatal medical emergency that strikes without warning. Those who survive its assault are left with an acquired brain injury that can take years to recover from, with many falling short of making a full recovery.
Yet most suffer in silence. 20,000 people are diagnosed with encephalitis in the U.S. each year, yet 8 in 10 people don’t even know it exists. Symptoms can be invisible to casual observers, leading to negative psychosocial impacts. Lack of awareness extends even to medical professionals: patients are often misdiagnosed, resulting in delayed treatment, decreased recovery potential, and worse quality of life outcomes.
This needs to change.
Encephalitis411’s mission is to improve the quality of life for those impacted by encephalitis through engaging in research, advocacy, and awareness activities. Some of our most impactful services include a free support hotline, online and in-person support groups, educational webinars, and research collaborations with world-renowned institutions across the U.S. Your donation will ensure that we are able to strengthen our services for patients, families, and doctors, expand our reach, and help thousands more community members in the future.
Yet most suffer in silence. 20,000 people are diagnosed with encephalitis in the U.S. each year, yet 8 in 10 people don’t even know it exists. Symptoms can be invisible to casual observers, leading to negative psychosocial impacts. Lack of awareness extends even to medical professionals: patients are often misdiagnosed, resulting in delayed treatment, decreased recovery potential, and worse quality of life outcomes.
This needs to change.
Encephalitis411’s mission is to improve the quality of life for those impacted by encephalitis through engaging in research, advocacy, and awareness activities. Some of our most impactful services include a free support hotline, online and in-person support groups, educational webinars, and research collaborations with world-renowned institutions across the U.S. Your donation will ensure that we are able to strengthen our services for patients, families, and doctors, expand our reach, and help thousands more community members in the future.
Your donation makes a difference
Resources are scarce and urgently needed. Your donation, large or small, makes a difference—not just in the future, as we work towards a cure; but TODAY, as we support and advocate for those who contact us daily.
Donations can be made online using the form below or via check. Checks can also be made payable to Encephalitis411 and mailed to PMB 222, 2220 Coit Rd, Suite 480-229, Plano, TX 75075.
If you would like your donation to be made in honor or in memory of someone, please checkmark "Make this a Tribute Donation" on the second page of the form below. An additional screen will pop up, enabling you to send an optional e-card with a custom message.
You can also help when shopping at Amazon.
Donations can be made online using the form below or via check. Checks can also be made payable to Encephalitis411 and mailed to PMB 222, 2220 Coit Rd, Suite 480-229, Plano, TX 75075.
If you would like your donation to be made in honor or in memory of someone, please checkmark "Make this a Tribute Donation" on the second page of the form below. An additional screen will pop up, enabling you to send an optional e-card with a custom message.
You can also help when shopping at Amazon.
Thank you!
Whether you are able to help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn’t accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.