By Deron Hamel
Epilepsy Ontario is registered for Giving Tuesday, an annual, online charitable event where people can donate to a myriad of not-for-profit organizations that help make a difference in people’s lives.
Giving Tuesday is on Dec. 1.
This is the first year Epilepsy Ontario has participated in Giving Tuesday, a new charitable movement in Canada designed to kick off “opening day of the giving season” and to encourage people to rally behind their favourite causes and share commitments.
The Giving Tuesday website describes the event as “a global day of giving” after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
“Giving Tuesday is a time to celebrate and encourage activities that support charities and nonprofits,” the site says.
“Whether it’s making a donation, volunteering time, helping a neighbour or spreading the word, Giving Tuesday is a movement for everyone who wants to give something back.”
Epilepsy Ontario is a not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to providing counselling, referral services, information and education to help enhance quality of life for people living with seizure disorders.
Money raised from its Giving Tuesday campaign will help Epilepsy Ontario continue to support people and communities through these services.
“With approximately one in every 100 Canadians living with epilepsy, almost everyone has a family member or friend or knows someone who is affected by this disease,” says Kelly Cvijanovich, chair of Epilepsy Ontario’s revenue development committee.
“By donating to Epilepsy Ontario during the Giving Tuesday campaign, you are helping the organization stay true to its mission of promoting independence and optimal quality of life for children and adults living with this disease.” Cvijanovich says.
Additionally, Interac, the Canadian nonprofit interbank network, is matching each donation on Dec. 1 up to $25 that is paid online via Interac cards.
Click here to donate to Epilepsy Ontario on Giving Tuesday.
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