There you have it JM Stebbins friends -- the announcement I've been dying to make for a few weeks now! If you saw my segment promoting World Encephalitis Day and the 4th Annual Bismarck Brain Walk on CBS/KX Net's Studio 701 last week, you heard it first: Governor Doug Burgum recently signed a proclamation declaring February 22nd as Encephalitis Day right here in North Dakota!! That means that each and every February 22nd, North Dakota will join in on the World Encephalitis D

CALLING ALL BRAIN WALKERS!! It's February so that means we are #StebbinsStrong and going #Red4WED! Get that red on and lace up your shoes, because February 22, 2023, is World Encephalitis Day (WED)! This year, we're kicking off the 4th annual Bismarck Brain Walk on WED! And remember, it's as EASY as 1-2-3!! 1) Put on something RED - a shirt, a scarf, red Elton glasses, red high tops, anything your happy lil red heart desires; 2) Take a WALK - doesn't need to be near or far,

ICYMI: Jackie joined her friends on the local CBS morning show, Studio 701, for an update on her journey with autoimmune encephalitis and how she's celebrating World Encephalitis Day 2022. Watch her go #Red4WED in her nifty #StebbinsStrong #BrainWalk shirt! CLICK HERE to watch the segment!

I penned the “Hold On” blog over a month ago. I write blogs in real time, but don’t always post them that quickly. I finally published it last week. As I thought about sharing it on social media today (in the #Red4WED maelstrom I didn’t get a chance to do it upon release) I thought about the deeper meaning of “Hold On.” Many months ago, my friend Kayla and I were commiserating about the days of endless political incivility, the insurrection, the murder of George Floyd and w

Ever wonder where Jackie got those great high tops or haircut (no ... maybe ... probably not)? Or what about, Where does she get her #StebbinsStrong shirts? Wonder no more, because you can now order your very own, official #StebbinsStrong 2022 Bismarck Brain Walk #Red4WED shirt! Both adult and kiddo styles available. Order asap to have your red shirt shipped just in time for World Encephalitis Day (Feb 22) and the 3rd annual Bismarck Brain Walk! This effort is brought to you

78 Brain Walkers! Yes, you read that correctly, seventy-eight people were red-y and walking for #Red4WED, in the second annual Bismarck (virtual) Brain Walk. We had people walking in North Dakota, South Dakota, Arizona, and Canada to raise awareness about autoimmune encephalitis. For the second year in a row, it looks like the Bismarck Brain Walk was the largest gathering in the world! Whoop whoop! Each day, I feel so humbled by the work that JM Stebbins is doing for such an

February 22, 2021, is World Encephalitis Day (WED)! In honor of WED, please join Jackie in the second annual Bismarck Brain Walk. Last year, nearly 100 people joined Jackie and her family at the YMCA to walk and raise awareness about autoimmune encephalitis. It was one of the largest Brain Walks in the world! This year, because of Covid, the Brain Walk will take a virtual route. To JOIN the Brain Walk, ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS: 1) Grab your walking shoes; 2) Wear RED; 3) Enjoy a

On February 22, 2020, to commemorate World Encephalitis Day, Jackie hosted her inaugural Brain Walk at the YMCA track in Bismarck, North Dakota. To her heartfelt surprise and excitement, the event had a turnout of 100 people, and gained international attention from The Encephalitis Society and from local press. Jackie’s husband and children joined her, along with her parents, other family, many friends and her neurologist. Other longtime friends and special guests that joined