Christy Howard, a Chattanooga woman who suffers with epilepsy, will begin her trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in July to raise awareness surrounding the disease and those who suffer from its effects. Epilepsy, according to the Epilepsy Foundation, is “a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures.” Ms. Howard and her team of 12 will depart from Atlanta on July 10 and begin the journey up Africa’s tallest mountain on July 13. The trip is planned over 8 days to regulate as she ascends, as seizures can increase with higher altitudes.
Ms. Howard, diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 16 years old, has suffered with the disease for over 34 years. “People ask me about my epilepsy ... (click for more)