Working to improve the lives

of Sunflower Syndrome

and other photosensitive epileptic disorder patients’

One Spirit At A Time

Join Our Mission

Our foundation’s name is E2E Foundation, Inc. – Max’s Hope for a Brighter Tomorrow. We are honoring Max’s wishes to start his own foundation. To give someone their independence and a quality of life they have not had due to Sunflower Syndrome is the root of our mission, inspired by our son, the strongest, most courageous person we have ever known.

For many adults, restrictions on driving place severe limitations on their ability to participate in school, employment and social activities significantly diminishing one’s independence and quality of life. Individuals are unable to live in the same world as their peers.

Epilepsy effects 50 million people worldwide. 73% of people with epilepsy drive compared to 94% of the general population.

Photosensitive Epilepsy and Sunflower Syndrome

Patients turn toward a blue light while simultaneously waving one hand in front of their eyes. Drawn to the sun. Seizures occur due to exposure to certain visual stimuli. Patients are often bullied, have poor self-esteem and suffer from anxiety.

  • Benign syndrome, otherwise healthy person.
  • Cognitive and Neurological issues
  • Impaired Awareness
  • Anti-convulsive meds don’t work
  • Episodes begin before age ten
  • Impacts safety and ability to learn

Help People with Epilepsy See a Brighter Future

About E2E Foundation, Inc

We are the family and friends of Max Goldberg whose life was forever changed when he was introduced to Dr. Cantrell.  Max and his dad, Jeffrey Goldberg, flew to St. Louis, MO December 2020.  For the first time in Max’s life, Max was able to let himself hope and dream to be able to get a driver’s license – a right of passage for most 16 year olds.

Max’s spirit was reborn and life began. He was able to to see how similar he was to his contemporaries where before he’d seen only his differences.

Dr. Steven Cantrell has gone above and beyond his means to help me with advances in glasses and lenses to help with my photosensitive epilepsy.  If you are looking for a caring eye doctor that stays educated to be cutting edge then go to him. I have been patient for nearly a year now with multiple lenses and I couldn’t be happier.  Thank you Dr. Cantrell & Staff.

Jessica M.
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