Gophers head football coach Jerry Kill announced yesterday he’s starting a new foundation for young epilepsy patients, partnering with the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota to better educate schools on how to properly deal with the disease.
Kill made the announcement on “Rise Above Seizures” Day to bring epilepsy awareness for the 60,000 Minnesotans who, like him, struggle with seizures.
Kill addressed a crowded room at Kieran’s Pub dressed in a Twins jersey before he was set to throw out the first pitch at the Twins Red Sox game at Target Field.
He shared his reluctance to discuss his struggles as he was publicly battling game day seizures.
