Epilepsy Waterloo-Wellington
Address | 301 Frederick Street
Kitchener, Ontario N2H 2N6 |
Phone | 519-745-2112 |
Fax | 519-745-2435 |
E-mail | epilww@sentex.net |
Office Hours | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
Contacts | Cindy Hare - Executive Director/Special Needs Counsellor
Roy Smith - Bingo Coordinator
Anita Hofmann - Committee's Coordinator/Tech Consultant
Athena Liatsidis - Special Needs Counsellor/Administrative Assistant - new staff |
Upcoming Events
March Awareness
Month |
Dr Brian Young Neurologist
London Health Science Centre | Topic: Epilepsy and seizures
On Saturday March 8, 2008 at Stanley Park Mall
In Zehrs Community Room
Non-members - $10.00
Members - $5.00
Please contact to office if wishing to attend this event. |
Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington is getting geared up for March Awareness Month. We will be putting displays at Kitchener City Hall and Babcock & Wilcox in Cambridge. If you are downtown Kitchener, don't forget get to look up to see our Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington banner hanging on the corner of King and Frederick Street.
We have an educational display at the University of Guelph for their AccessibilityAwareness Day on March 4! Come out and meet us on campus and learn more about epilepsy or how you can volunteer at our agency.
There are many ways you can get involved too.
- Wear a lavender wristband or pin. Each band carries the message which reads "Out of the Shadows" which are available to purchase at our office. If you or your company are interested in selling our bracelets or pins contact our office at 519-745-2112.
- Lavender Ribbon Campaign – Wear and hand out the lavender ribbons to educate the public in order to eliminate the myths and stigmas surrounding epilepsy.
- Displaying our Community Board – We have a Community Board that has informative information about epilepsy to education the public. If you wish to make a display for March Awareness, please call the office.
- Tell your story about epilepsy. We are looking stories how epilepsy affects you to be published our local newspapers.
- Attend our educational forum
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| Support Groups | Topic: General discussion group and free haircuts at KW support goup.
Kitchener Waterloo: Thursday February 21st
Guelph: Tuesday February 26th
Topic: Internet Safety – finding reliable epilepsy information on the internet.
Kitchener Waterloo: Thursday March 20th
Guelph: Tuesday March 26th
Topic: Brain Gym: Games to Enhance Memory
Kitchener Waterloo: Thursday April 17th
Guelph: Tuesday April 29th
Topic: Avoid Triggering Your Seizures: Things you can do to prevent seizures
Kitchener Waterloo: Thursday May 15th
Guelph: Tuesday May 27th
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| Lunch Bunch | Come on March 6, April 10, May 8 and June 12 and have some fun. Come out and join other members for a health lunch, nutritution education and collecting recipes. This is a fun group of people whos company you will enjoy.
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| 9th Annual Chicken Wing Competition | Will be held on Thursday June 26 - doors open at 6:00pm. and wing tasting begins at 6:30pm. This year's event will be held at The Stanley Park Community Centre at 505 Franklin St. N. Kitchener and will include local restaurants competing for 'best wings in town', a raffle, silent auction and DJ. Tickets are $20 each and will go on sale in April. Contact Cindy to reserve your spot today!
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| Waterloo Arts Festival | On June 14th and 15th, 2008, is the 3rd Annual Waterloo Arts Festival at Waterloo Park West. It is a celebration of visual and performing artists. There is hands-on activities & workshops. This is a free event. For more information www.waterlooartsfetival.com
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| Annual GLAD Days Campaign | On August 14th, 15th and 16th we are selling gladiolus flowers at your local Zehrs stores. The Glad Days Campaign is to bring renewed hope to all the children and adults living with epilepsy so show your support by purchasing bouquets of Gladioli's and lets bring epilepsy out of the shadows together.
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| Provincial Youth Campaign | If you are a youth between the age of 15-20 yrs. who lives with epilepsy, we are looking for you!!!! Contact our office to see how you can represent our agency in Toronto on August 23-24 while meeting other youth from all over Ontario creating advertisements aimed at epilepsy awareness in youth. Contact Cindy for more information at 519-745-2112. |
MissionEpilepsy Waterloo Wellington is a community based agency whose team of caring volunteers and staff are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with epilepsy and their support network through counselling, education, advocacy and public awareness.
ServicesThe
Resource Library, includes an assortment of pamphlets, books, magazines, audio and video tapes and articles on the many aspects of epilepsy. Members may borrow materials free of charge. There is a video camera available to members, on loan, to provide accurate information on seizure activity. The library is opened and staffed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Our newsletter,
The Epilogue, is now being distributed in an e-mail format four times per year. It includes current information about epilepsy, research and treatments as well as upcoming events, awareness groups and volunteer opportunities. For our members without Internet access a paper copy of the Epilogue will still be made available.
Educational presentations are offered to schools, agencies, businesses, and the general public.
Kids on the Block is a puppet troupe consisting of disabled and non-disabled child-size puppets offer skits on: 1) Epilepsy awareness, understanding, and first-aid, and 2) Prevention of Head Injuries, including safe bicycling practices/use of bike helmets; importance of seat belts; and the dangers of drinking and driving.
Health-related counselling is available on an individual or group basis.
Our Telephone Support Network and Youth leadership Program link trained volunteers to those seeking peer assistance.
Outreach programs provide services in all areas of Waterloo and Wellington counties.
Teacher's booklets are available free of charge.
Volunteers are welcomed for fundraising events, volunteer driving, information booths, committee and board membership, assisting with educational programs to agencies and schools, and office assistance.
Support Groups
Kitchener-Waterloo 3rd Thursday of the month
Awareness Adult Group 7pm – 8:30pm
Guelph Awareness Last Tuesday of each mont5
Awareness Adult Group 7pm – 8:30pm
Cambridge Coming soon in the near future!
Awareness Adult Group
Parents Contact the office for more information.
Awareness Group
Lunch Bunch is held the 2nd Thursday of each month at noon. Come out and join other members for a health lunch, nutritution education and collecting recipes. This is a fun group of people whos company you will enjoy.
Become a Member of Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington
With Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington having a new executive director, Cindy Hare is new to our agency and is available if you have any questions.
When becoming a member you:
- Receive Newsletter via email or by mail
- Access to educational information about epilepsy
- Ensures that you will be on the mailing list
- Access to educational information about epilepsy
- Voting privileges at Annual General Meeting.
Printable Membership Form (pdf)
Get Involved by Volunteering
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to volunteer in our growing organization. Building a better and more empathic community, a higher sense of self-worth, enhancing your skills are only some of the rewards in volunteering. High school students –this is an excellent opportunity to fulfill your mandatory community/volunteer hours of 40 hours! Whatever your skill, you can help us to grow into a prosperous agency, please contact Cindy at 519-745-2112.
- Board of Directors is instrumental in making decisions on the direction of our agency. On the board you participate in robust fundraising by soliciting funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and government entities.
- Fundraising Committee assists to help design, organize and oversee fund-raising special events. Some of the fundraising events are chicken wing competition, and gift wrap campaign.
- Program Committee is responsible for increasing public awareness and providing direction and organizing our educational and social events. Such events are bowling events, summer picnics and educating in schools and as well representing our agency on SEAC(Special Education Advisory Committee)
- Finance Committee is involved in advising the President and Board of Director on financial matters. Developing a proposed budget for the following year and distribute it to the Board of Director for approval.
- Membership Committee develops promotions programs to recruit new members and retain current members, both individually and at a corporate level.
- Marketing & Communications Committee publicizes activities and programs through various promotional activities: including flyers, company bulletins, newspapers, radio, etc. Post-event publicity includes preparing and mailing releases for publications.
- General Volunteer Opportunities are welcomed for fundraising events, volunteer driving, information booths and assist with educational programs to agencies and schools, and office assistances.
-Bingo runners' sell bingo cards to patrons, manage individual float and assist with clean-up.
- Puppet Coordinators need to perform mental health-related puppet shows (for children aged 3+) using Kids on the Block puppets.
Support Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington Financially
As a non-profit agency we depend on donations to provide services to those affected by epilepsy.
There are easy ways to help out.
- Save your Zehrs and Sobeys receipts
- Help support EWW by ordering your Avon & Watkins products through us, we have catologues in our office. Come visit us today!
- Purchase the "Treasurers 2008 Family Savings Book" which is packed full of exclusive savings from different stores in the Tri City area.
- By selling the "Epilepsy Awareness Bracelets" and Lavender pins you also "Bring Epilepsy out of the Shadows"
- When making a general or corporate donation over $10.00 you will receive a Tax Receipt. Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington charitable business number is 88992 6820 RR000.
We also accept donations that go towards the office to improve the services given by Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington. Contact Cindy for more information at 519-745-2112.
Your support will be appreciated!
