MyEpilepsyRockstar – Jake
In 2014, Jake was diagnosed with Juvenile Myclonic Epilepsy after having a seizure during freshman football practice. He did not allow epilepsy to get in his way! He continued to go on to play football for his whole high school career. Jake became an ambassador to...
Public Policy Alert
Administration Proposes Part D Changes (The following has been adapted from BioNJ's Public Policy Alert) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule to make several changes to the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs. In particular,...
#MyEpilepsyRockstar – Aiden
Faith's #MyEpilepsyRockstar is her son... Aiden! My 12 year old son Aiden was diagnosed with generalized epilepsy at the age of 6 going into his first grade year. When I think about what he has gone through and what he has overcome I can't help but feel emotional. I...
#MyEpilepsyRockstar – Stacey
As 2018 quickly makes its way to a closing, I find myself saying the same thing as I said the previous year "Where did the year go?" As we get older and life gets more complex, between work, family, and kids, I find that the constant responsibilities the world we live...
FRN Impact Awards Dinner 2018
The Family Resource Network honored four distinguished individuals and organizations on Thursday, November 8th at the FRN Impact Awards at The Park Avenue Club in Florham Park. Honorees were recognized for their significant contributions in leadership, public...
#MyEpilepsy Rockstar – Bryana
When I was diagnosed with epilepsy a year ago, it came completely out of the blue. I woke up on the floor of my college’s dining hall and I didn’t even know what was happening. The doctors explained it, but it took a few months to sink in. At first, the only thing...
BREAKING NEWS: FDA Approves Epidiolex
Epidiolex, the first marijuana based medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is now available for sale in all 50 states. The medication is prescribed to treat and reduce seizures associated with two types of rare epileptic...
5th Annual 5K & Family Fun Glow Walk Run Rescheduled for November 10
5th Annual Glow Walk Run will now be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey Don’t put those Halloween costume away just yet! Because of the nor’easter that is expected to bring high winds and rain this weekend, we...
The 2019 FRN Impact Awards Dinner
The Family Resource Network (FRN) is dedicated to offering individuals and their families with continuing needs the greatest opportunities, resources and services to support a full and happy life. We look forward to an evening of celebrating the impact our Champions...
National Caregivers Conference “Health, Technology and the Family Caregiver” October 11, 2018
The National Caregivers Conference is renowned for its national level speakers, workshops and exhibitors who address both individual and national issues facing the caregiver community. This year, National Caregivers Conference is pleased to present "Health, Technology...