Katelyn Lewis has been seizure-free since having surgery to control her epilepsy in December 2009. Since then, her life has changed dramatically for the better, and she’s preparing to enter Confederation College in the autumn. Katelyn, the recipient of an OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Award for 2013, is planning to attend Confederation College’s one-year medical assistant…
When we think of people who advocate for children who are living with epilepsy, we often think of mothers, but in many cases fathers are the unsung heroes when it comes to peer networking and searching for ways to enhance their children’s quality of life. In recognition of June 16 being Father’s Day, Voices of…
OBCL Scholars (Left to right): Suzanne McGuire, Alexander Johnson, Kirsten Leusink, and Chloe Gallagher. The OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Awards were presented June 4 to six students who all have one thing in common – they are living with epilepsy but they’re not letting it interfere with their future plans.Chloe Gallagher is one of the scholarship…
Kelly Cvijanovich recalls one year how she had used up all her sick days to be with her two sons who are both living with epilepsy — and it was only August. She knew she would need more days off. Her employer’s response? Don’t worry about it; take the time off you need. It’s this…
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