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Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy

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Saturday, May 24, 2014
Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy
Navy Pier was packed Monday night as Grammy winner James Taylor performed at a fundraiser for epilepsy research.
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May 20, 2014 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- The annual benefit for "Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy" or "CURE" is now in its 16th year.

Susan Axelrod and several other mothers founded the nonprofit.

Susan and David Axelrod's daughter has epilepsy.

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