Stiftung Michael – eine Stiftung für Epilepsie
About the funder
The MICHAEL FOUNDATION is the oldest and most significant private foundation in Germany exclusively dedicated to epilepsy since 1962. Founded by Dr. Fritz Harzendorf out of personal concern, it promotes scientific research on the disease, supports training, information, and counseling, and combats the individual and social consequences of seizure disorders. The foundation is recognized as a non-profit organization and is entirely funded by private donations.
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Mission & Vision
The MICHAEL FOUNDATION aims to expand knowledge about epilepsy in research, medicine, and society, to reduce prejudices, and to support those affected and their families in all areas of life. It is committed to improving treatment methods, further training healthcare professionals, and providing public education to sustainably enhance the quality of life for people with epilepsy.
Target groups
The services of the MICHAEL FOUNDATION are aimed at people with epilepsy and their relatives, medical and non-medical professionals in health and social care, as well as the scientific community. The goal is to provide comprehensive information and advice to patients, offer training for professionals, and support researchers in order to achieve an interdisciplinary improvement in epilepsy care.