Founded by Margaret and Chris Chase after their daughter, Larkin, was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2017. The costs of medications can take a toll on families, especially when medications do not work and must be thrown away only to be immediately replaced with another. In one month, we filled three different prescriptions for Larkin and each one had to be stopped due to ineffectiveness to stop the seizures or severe side effects. In April 2018, we switched her care to Rush University Medical. She is now on her sixth anti-seizure drug, which we are excited to say is showing great promise. Larkin is not yet in the clear, but we are in the right place and confident that with time, we can achieve what we have been aiming for which is zero seizures. This is a financial burden for lots of families and many are unable to pay for vital medications. Many individuals living with epilepsy are able to work but unable to drive. All funds raised go directly to pay for medications and transportation for those in need. The Lou Bird Team is made up of many area families who are also affected by epilepsy.