4th Annual Seize the Day Race a Huge Success!

EPI is grateful for the generosity of presenting sponsors Glover-Crask Charitable Trust and Armbruster Capital Management.  Several other sponsors and donors helped make this day possible including:
1RDG
Bryant & Stratton College
Evans Fox LLP
image360 Rochester
Harper Danesh
Pittsford Federal Credit Union
Amiel’s Original Submarine
Wegman’s
Get Caked Bakery
Accupave. 
In addition, we thank Dave Vaden, Richard Yates, and Tim Baumer for their contributions.

This event simply would not be possible without the help of an incredible group of volunteers.  We are grateful that the following individuals took time out of their weekend, braved the heat and bugs to help ensure a successful event:

Amanda Cates, Ironwood Heavy Highway
Kinnick Cates
Davanique Collier, Community Relations & Youth Development
Lorena DeLancey
Tracey Driesbach, Rochester Rotary
Riley Eike, Ability Partners
Joseph Gattellaro
Erin Greenfield, Ability Partners
Randy Havens, EPI
Collin Horak, EPI
Sarah Korba, EPI
Holly Maio
Christy Post, Rochester Hearing & Speech
Mike Radell, EPI
Nancy Reynolds
Tarryn Rozen, Armbruster Capital Management
Eric Rozen, University of Rochester Department of Athletics & Recreation
Ken Simpson, EPI
Jeff Sinsebox, EPI
Maureen Sinsebox
Robert Sperry
Julie St. Germain, image360
Tracey Taylor
Dave Zambito, EPI

This event was started by Amer Armbruster after he received an epilepsy diagnosis in 2019. An avid runner and cross-country skier, he was initially unable to compete due to the uncertainty of his seizures. 

With the help of friends, family, and physicians, Amer discovered ways to work with his diagnosis and get back to the activities he loves.  After finding his way, Amer recognized that his case is mild, and that other people can suffer much more severe side effects causing significant life interruptions.

Through the Seize the Day Race, Amer wanted to raise awareness about epilepsy, highlight the resources available to individuals and families and provide support to young people who may find themselves in the same place.

Now that Amer has graduated high school and attending college, his sister Nyla has stepped up to serve as the honorary chair for 2025. 

“I’m very proud of my brother for establishing this race and I am honored to have served as the honorary event chair for 2025. In preparation, I presented to several groups about epilepsy and was able to continue Amer’s desire to raise awareness.”

We are grateful for the work Nyla, Amer and the entire Armbruster family has put into this event over the last four years and look forward to hosting fun and successful events in the future.