The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc.
The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established to support individuals, families and caregivers of those living with the disease of Epilepsy, the incurable neurological disorder in which abnormal brain activity causes seizures or other unnatural behaviors.
We have taken a stance to spread the word of the disease that is affecting millions of lives, to bring hope to those suffering, and partner to find a cure. Our organization is here to offer the Epilepsy community a place of refuge, and tools and resources necessary to maintain a conducive quality of life.
Champion Spotlight
Legacy Bridges "Champions" are extraordinary individuals and organizations dedicated to making a significant impact in our community.
Jorge Lopez
In 2013 at the age of 7 Jorge was diagnosed with a Craniopharyngioma veining tumor near the pituitary gland. He underwent successful brain surgery and completed 30 sessions of non sedated radiation therapy. For a 7 year old little guy it was an enormous challenge that was very painful to endure. Once he completed radiation treatment the side effects of the painful swelling and the inability to be surrounded by his loved ones because of safety toxic medication precautions were unbearable. Jorge has been diagnosed with several other life threatening medical conditions that have needed additional surgeries and/ or treatments, such as the pinning of his hips and the need of an implant.
He is now living with epilepsy. One of Jorge’s interests has always been playing and watching baseball. He is a very passionate LA Dodgers fan. He also enjoys playing and watching basketball and football. Jorge is a strong loyal fan to Los Angeles teams and enjoys the LA Lakers and the LA Rams. Some of his other interests have always been photography, as well as drawing and painting. He also enjoys playing music and is attempting to learn to play the trumpet and the guitar.
Jorge’s achievements have been graduating high school, taking all regular classes, even though he faced so many difficulties and challenges with his life-threatening medical conditions. Overall, he completed high school with very good attendance and extremely good grades. Jorge has always shown a very good attitude towards life and is very optimistic with plenty of patience and tolerance towards other people. Jorge is a faithful believer in GOD and loves to serve The Lord.
2024 Champions
The 3 Pillars of Our Work
Featured Resources
FILM
What the EF
What the EF is a podcast that chats and chuckles at the ridiculous, poignant, heartbreaking, and funny moments that happen with epilepsy. By adding laughter to the conversation, people can connect, lower their guards, and open themselves to vulnerable discussions.
Available on:
YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, & Audible
PODCAST
Under the Lights
Our dear friend, Writer & Director Miles Levin's short film Under the Lights, is the story of Sam, a boy with epilepsy, so desperate to feel like a normal kid, he goes to prom knowing that the lights will make him have a seizure. Cinema has historically stigmatized and ignored people with epilepsy, and Miles' shares his personal story in a way that all can connect.
BOOK
The Life Heist:
Journey of a Childhood Robbed by the Unknown
A compelling story about one of our champions. Written by our Executive Director, Melanee A. Stovall under the pseudonym L. Bridges. Available on Amazon, Apple iBooks & GoodReads