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.
Brian Garcia de Leon
On August 27, 2018, Brian woke up on mile marker 321 to the sound of a boot kicking through the windshield. A stranger fought through the wreckage to pull him out of the semi-truck. Brian was disoriented but able to walk—until the ER doctor told him the accident had been caused by a seizure.
Months of tests followed, and on November 18, 2018, Brian’s neurologist confirmed, “You have epilepsy, and your body is medicine-resistant.” No combination of medications worked, and his seizures continued—23 to 26 grand mal episodes a month. Determined to regain control, Brian chose to have an RNS brain implant—cutting-edge technology designed to regulate seizure activity.
When that wasn’t enough, Brian’s neurologist sought answers beyond medication. After consulting with experts, he underwent shunt surgery in 2014 to relieve brain pressure. The results? Life-changing. After years of struggle, Brian has now been seizure-free for five months as of March 2025.
Disabilities don’t define us—our resilience does. Brian chooses to stay positive, trust in others, and believe that hope is always worth fighting for.
This journey transformed Brian’s relationships—his family, his wife, and most importantly, his five-year-old son. Every day, he wakes up grateful, knowing that while a seizure could return, his progress is real. Brian’s neurologist went above and beyond, and because of that, he got a second chance at life.
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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