The surprising and personal admission is easy to miss among the many reasons the Temple lacrosse student-athletes have chosen to support various organizations for "Cause Day." But a closer read reveals a diagnosis that junior Maddie Gebert has been living with throughout her college career – epilepsy.
The Owls' leading scorer is easy to spot despite her quickness on the field, with her bright red hair and ability to get to the cage. Off the field she is quick to smile and her easygoing attitude would never betray the struggles of having a neurological disorder.
Quick research on epilepsy reveals some staggering statistics about the disease, in particular, the fact that one in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lives.