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- Mom says Summerfest Camp has helped her son grow in every way
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- Two women launch epilepsy awareness campaign in Sudbury
- Action Day 2017 will focus on need for gov’t to translate evidence into practice
- Summerfest Camp benefits teen and his parents, dad says
- You can support people with epilepsy while being an MI-6 agent for a night Oct. 20
- Summerfest has increased camper’s self-confidence, introduced her to new passions
- This year’s Summerfest Sail Away expected to be the largest yet
- Camp Couchiching offering a 3-day experience for children to ‘fall in love’ with Summerfest
- Celebrating Purple Day at Queen’s Park
- Summerfest Camp hailed as self-confidence booster for children
- Mother credits Summerfest Camp for daughter’s enhanced confidence and independence
- Golf tournament supporting Summerfest Camp going into its 10th year
- Mom says Summerfest Camp has boosted son’s self-confidence, increased his socialization
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- Organizers for Summerfest fundraising cruise aiming to build upon last year’s success
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- Amherstburg mother a true champion of epilepsy awareness
- Weekend exhibit will raise awareness of epilepsy and brain research
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- Golf tourney raising money to send kids with epilepsy to camp
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- Cycle for Olly to raise SUDEP awareness
- Mom applauds Summerfest for enhancing daughter’s independence
- Don’t let epilepsy eclipse your passions: Lia Turner
- Advocates encouraged by gov’t response to Epilepsy Awareness Month
- KPMG hosting lunch-and-learn to raise epilepsy awareness
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- Sign up now for Summerfest, a great experience for kids with epilepsy
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- Run supersedes expectations, organizer sees new possibilities
- Summerfest camp building independence and self-esteem
- Golf tourney a chance to have fun, raise money for Summerfest
- Young woman initiating day programs for kids with epilepsy
- Purple Day Illumination Campaign – March 26, 2010
- Elisa’s Camino Walk for Epilepsy Ontario
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- Renowned crime author inspires student with epilepsy to focus on her dreams
- Negative workplace experience prompts scholarship recipient to set sights on helping others
- EPILEPSY ADVOCACY TRIUMPHS IN ONTARIO: MOTION 68 CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE EPILEPSY POLICIES IN SCHOOL
- Emma Silver says winning the Name the Brain contest has been ‘empowering’
- Epilepsy Shop supports programs and services while making you look good
- Student with epilepsy shares a unique bond with Vincent Van Gogh
- Doctoral student uses his experiences with epilepsy to inspire others
- The Marcus Charles Petition to make Police Epilepsy Training MANDATORY!
- E-letter campaign encouraging province to fund epilepsy supports that also ease burden on health system
- Epilepsy Ontario agencies partner to create an online 50-50 fundraising raffle
- I AM 1 in 100 campaign takes off across Canada
- Looking ahead and not dwelling on limitations is key to future, student says
- Epilepsy Durham Region donates 1,900 Lora dogs to local first responders
- Mother says Summerfest Camp brought a ‘sparkle’ back to her daughter’s eyes
- Winning Miss Canada title is helping Christine Jamieson raise epilepsy awareness
- Epilepsy Awareness Month sparking a social-media frenzy
- Epilepsy Ontario proposes epilepsy educational programs to stem unnecessary ER visits after seizures
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- Meet Drew Woodley, Epilepsy Ontario’s new director of government relations
- Epilepsy Ontario Launches #EpilepsyElection Campaign to Raise Awareness During 2018 Provincial Election
- Putting Epilepsy Programs in Provincial Budget
- On the Edge director Louis Stanislaw publishes book about people’s first-hand experiences with epilepsy
- Toronto boy raises $7K through bake sale to send 4 kids to Summerfest Camp
- 2 charities partner to create educational sessions focused on Dravet spectrum disorders
- Epilepsy Ontario engages MPPs and policy makers at Epilepsy Action Day 2017
- Epilepsy York Region receives $35K from Taste of the Hill to support education, family assistance
- PBS affiliates across North America to screen ground-breaking documentary about epilepsy
- Westmount Gardens wins Epilepsy Support Centre’s Purple Day Challenge
- People encouraged to share experiences with first responders after a seizure
- 9-year-old Miah Wheadon getting ready to raise epilepsy awareness ahead of Purple Day
- Epilepsy Action Day has evolved from an advocacy event to a strategic one
- Action Day delegates sent message to MPPs, but dialogue needs to continue
- Action Day got message across to MPPs that ‘epilepsy matters’: Paul Raymond
- Action Day 2015 aims to ensure seizure control is available to all Ontarians with epilepsy
- Epilepsy Action Day continues dialogue with gov’t on important issues
- Gino Piazza setting sights to beat his marathon fundraising record
- Epilepsy Ontario launches exciting crowdsourcing initiative
- Education key to eliminating epilepsy stigma, say panelists
- Documentary delivers powerful messages aimed at erasing epilepsy stigma
- Scotiabank marathon a powerful engagement tool for epilepsy agencies
- Why hiring people with epilepsy makes good business sense
- 2013 Epilepsy Action Day was ‘amazing’
- Agencies partner on flower campaign to raise epilepsy awareness
- OTN staff show support for Epilepsy Ontario
- Video helping law enforcement assess seizure disorders slated to be ready for Purple Day
- Survey seeking first-hand stories about living with epilepsy
- Epilepsy Halton Peel Hamilton aiming to raise $50K in marathon
- Grassroots group to launch Dravet syndrome information website
- Dad and daughter hope their awareness run sparks change
- Strategy would bring relief to northern Ontarians living with epilepsy
- Purple Day gets national recognition
- Advocate puts a face to the need for epilepsy strategy
- Epilepsy strategy creates ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’
- Epilepsy community encouraged to show support for proposed provincial strategy
- Institute of Medicine Report on Epilepsy
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- Online toolkit designed to help employers of people with epilepsy
- Disclosing seizure condition at work crucial for safety, fostering understanding
- Parent of children with epilepsy highlights importance of having an understanding employer
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- Boxer wants children with epilepsy to know they can turn negative experiences into positive ones
- Mother underscores importance of diagnosing ESES epilepsy early
- Are you an adult individual with drug-resistant epilepsy?
- Toronto couple concerned after learning OHIP+ will not cover daughter’s anti-seizure medication
- Ottawa man proves there’s always hope when you’re living with epilepsy
- Research into link between brain injury and epilepsy is giving Eileen Campbell hope
- Donations to Epilepsy Ontario go a long way in helping people living with seizure disorders
- People with epilepsy being held in custody need to know their rights when it comes to receiving medication
- Research into improving quality of life is most important to people with epilepsy: survey
- Criminal charges for actions committed during seizures underscores need for better police training
- Epilepsy Ontario, EpLink partnering on research of link between epilepsy and brain trauma
- Project being developed to help police, first responders identify non-convulsive seizures
- EpLink survey will help steer research in the direction people with epilepsy want
- Epilepsy should not stand in the way of your aspirations: OPPA president and CEO
- Gov’t needs to take a proactive response to stem drug shortages: Epilepsy Ontario
- Divalproex sodium shortage expected to end soon, but that doesn’t curb family’s anxiety
- Absence seizures: what they look like and how to react
- Pharmaceutical companies need to explain why drug shortages occur in order to prevent them
- Focal dyscognitive seizures explored in new video
- 2,000% price hike on infantile spasms medication ‘predatory behaviour’: Neurologist
- Scholarship winner began advocating for epilepsy awareness shortly after diagnosis
- Supreme Court’s medicinal marijuana ruling a relief for family of child with Dravet syndrome
- CBD study shows promise, but more trials needed
- Epilepsy guidelines should enhance care, empower patients: neurologist
- Mandatory drug-shortage reporting a good start, but don’t stop there: Daryl Yeo
- The continuing success story of Kerry Jenkins
- CLAE conference will bring to light latest discoveries in epilepsy research
- New report on neurological conditions provides road map to improve lives
- Important Survey: People with epilepsy asked to share their perspectives on treatments
- Epilepsy Ontario, long-term care providers collaborating to enhance resident care
- Dravet.ca hosting family retreat to increase community spirit
- People with epilepsy can provide valuable input during drug-shortage consultation
- Webinar focuses on coping strategies for epilepsy-related memory challenges
- Mother educates school on epilepsy guide dogs after misunderstanding
- Epilepsy Ontario asking for consistent legislation to protect students with chronic conditions
- Clobazam still available but shortage is a concern
- Researchers sequencing genomes to uncover causes of epilepsies
- Film screening inspires James Burnett to share story of living with epilepsy
- Surgery has provided Kerry Jenkins with new lease on life
- 17-year-old’s epilepsy experiences inspire film crew to raise awareness through video
- EpLink researcher says team is ‘quite close’ to finding Lafora disease cure
- Educating people about epilepsy a major part of dad’s advocacy
- Finding your right epilepsy medication can be trial and error
- Strong doctor relationships help ease Pamela-Anne Kinney off meds
- Unable to get clobazam? Work with your doctor, pharmacist
- OBI-funded research projects progressing well
- Webinars train teachers how to spot, respond to seizures in classroom
- Informative VNS webinar Sept. 21
- SUDEP conference aiming for mass engagement, increased awareness
- Latest SUDEP info available online
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- Epilepsy Shop has added new designs!
- Spy-themed gala raising money to support people with epilepsy
- Epilepsy Ontario participating in Giving Tuesday
- Annual walk an opportunity for Epilepsy Durham Region to build stronger community ties
- Scotiabank Celebrates Epilepsy Awareness Month
- Epilepsy Ontario donations are gifts that keep on giving
- Community support Epilepsy Durham Region’s greatest success: executive director
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- How a positive attitude helped student overcome epilepsy challenges
- Epilepsy has been no match for student’s inner strength
- Scholarship recipient is inspired by those who’ve helped her thrive
- Student is using her epilepsy experiences to guide others
- Don’t let epilepsy stand in the way of your goals, says scholarship recipient
- The 2023 #IAM1IN100 CAMPAIGN
- Hamilton Man tasered by Police during Epileptic Seizure on October 2nd 2022
- WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A “CEA APP”
- Are you an adult individual with drug-resistant epilepsy?
- Living with epilepsy has inspired Sierra Spence to make a career of helping others
- Epilepsy should not stop you from doing what you want: student
- We need your voice to shape the future of epilepsy research
- Student hopes to raise epilepsy awareness through film
- From experiences with epilepsy, student sees opportunity for mobile app to help others
- Student’s message to others: epilepsy does not define who you are
- Student says a career as a paramedic will help her educate others about epilepsy
- Student with epilepsy says Lord of the Rings actor inspired him to maximize potential
- Ottawa student won’t let epilepsy interfere with her dreams, says former U.S. president has inspired her
- Two lots of Primidone recalled, people who’ve taken the medication urged to contact their pharmacy
- New OHIP drug program will lessen financial burden for young epilepsy sufferers
- Student draws uncanny parallels between her epilepsy experience and that of Mark Twain’s daughter
- Student-athlete overcomes epilepsy’s challenges to pursue her dreams
- Osler scholarship recipient says Purple Day founder has been an inspiration
- Epilepsy diagnoses motivates student ‘to leap further and work harder’
- Ticket price reduced for 2017 Sail Away cruise in support of Summerfest
- Advocate explains how people with severe epilepsy can claim disability tax credit
- Epilepsy Ontario urging people to check Zarontin capsules after defects reported
- In death, Ottawa man with epilepsy is providing life
- Agency works with media to bring supports to family of boy with epilepsy
- Inspirational stories of overcoming challenges posed by epilepsy have highlighted 2016
- Aspiring artist with epilepsy draws inspiration from Van Gogh
- Peterborough woman hoping to write book about persevering with epilepsy
- Registration open for Summerfest Camp 2016
- ‘New and improved’ scholarship for students with epilepsy available this year
- Video examines dos and don’ts surrounding tonic-clonic seizures
- Theatre group provides life-changing experience for man with Dravet syndrome
- Summerfest Camp registration begins Dec. 4 GIVE YOUR CHILD A SUMMER TO REMEMBER
- Sharing stories of epilepsy helps empower others
- WHO passing epilepsy-care resolution a ‘huge’ step towards closing treatment gap
- Fundraiser being held to help keep teen seizure-free
- Epilepsy is my motivator, says student
- Epilepsy diagnosis helps student understand her condition and pursue her dreams
- CBD offers hope to people with seizure disorders, but more information, support, needed: Carol Clarke
- Need for social, emotional support the greatest concern for children with epilepsy: study
- MEDICATION ALERT: Acetazolamide
- Sponsor of scholarship for students with epilepsy reflects on award’s importance
- People living with neurological conditions to speak at ‘inspirational’ event
- Sharing your story about epilepsy can make a difference
- Epilepsy awareness raised from Epic Climb ‘priceless’
- Mother attests to Summerfest’s value; golf fundraiser brings in $5K for annual camp
- Lia Turner says epilepsy ‘changed my life for the better’
- Momentum around Purple Day growing at Queen’s Park
- Mother calls for more action to develop mandatory drug-shortage database
- Want more epilepsy information? Then this is the webinar for you
- Epilepsy Ontario publishing monthly column on Huffington Post Canada website
- SEAC webinar to address needs of students with epilepsy
- Challenges with epilepsy empowering student to reach goals
- Mother’s advocacy for sons aided by Epilepsy Ontario webinars
- 2012 a successful year for epilepsy advocacy
- Creating connections the key gain for family attending Dravet conference
- What people with seizure disorders should know about medication funding
- Provincial strategy could create a stronger epilepsy community
- People affected by epilepsy asked to take important survey
- Epilepsy Ontario examines strategy delivery in a changing world
- Epilepsy community urged to alert MPs about drug-shortage issue
- Epilepsy community moves provincial strategy a step forward
- Category: Drug Shortages
- Category: Epilepsy Advocacy and Human Rights
- Category: Epilepsy and Safety Around the Home
- Category: Epilepsy Ontario
- Epilepsy Organizations Unite to Support Trans and Nonbinary Individuals with Epilepsy During Pride Month
- Thank YOU Dolphin Gaming Centre for all of your support.
- “Epilepsy Shop” online store will launch on Friday November 6 at 9am!
- STATEMENT ON REGIS KORCHINSKI-PAQUET
- Student Heather Perl looks to former NHLer living with epilepsy for guidance on life
- Toronto man raises $332K for SickKids to buy laser surgery machine by climbing Kilimanjaro
- Epilepsy Ontario to directly fund research for first time in 50-year history
- ‘I do not let my diagnosis stop me from living my life the way I want to’: Emily Hoover
- Student with epilepsy draws on parallels with award-winning actor in her pursuit of success
- Never let epilepsy stand in your way: Kate Selway turns to nurse-triathlete for inspiration
- Efforts underway to help people living with epilepsy affected by Alberta wildfire
- Epilepsy Ottawa investing in the future to better serve its community
- 2015 OBCL scholarship recipients demonstrate perseverance, ambition
- Medication Alert: Divalproex Sodium (Epival)
- Summerfest camper enjoys experience so much she wants to become a camp counsellor
- New report provides Ontario-specific findings for epilepsy and other brain disorders
- Student attributes surging self-confidence after seizure diagnosis to family, friends
- Possibility of life-enhancing change energizes new executive director
- Phase 3 trial to provide clearer picture of CBD’s side effects: researcher
- Epilepsy presentation to gov’t officials well-received
- How neurosurgery gave Whitney Goulstone her life back
- Pharma companies will be federally mandated to report drug shortages
- 2014 sees gains made in epilepsy research
- Epilepsy Ontario sees another year of successful advocacy
- How Chelsea Kerstens faced — and overcame — epilepsy’s challenges
- Parents, students urged to take survey about epilepsy support in schools
- Researcher speaks about recent study on neurological conditions and their impact on Canadians
- EpLink study aims to alleviate depression in people with epilepsy
- Late sister’s legacy inspires student
- Student moving forward following epilepsy diagnosis
- Epilepsy changed student’s life but didn’t take it over
- Student turning epilepsy diagnosis into a positive experience to help others
- Heather Girardin one step closer to dream with help of scholarship
- On the Edge ‘tremendously powerful,’ says first-time viewer
- Epilepsy Ontario video project highlights exceptional young woman’s life
- OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Awards are back — and you can apply now
- Epilepsy agency hosting Grand Canyon climb to raise $45,000 to support families
- Online toolkit will make workplaces more inclusive for people with epilepsy
- [Event] On The Edge: Living with Epilepsy
- Project creating consistent epilepsy resources, information across Ont.
- Epilepsy diagnosis inspires scholarship recipient to help others
- Latest innovations in epilepsy research, treatment developments, highlight IEC
- Six persevering students earn OBCL scholarship awards
- MEDICATION ALERT: Shortage of APO-Gabapentin (600 mg tablets)
- Horse rider’s determination trumps epilepsy, says stable owner
- Freelance writer proving career goals can overcome epilepsy
- Enter essay for chance to win $1,000 for post-secondary education
- $100-million OBI funding will help position Ontario as brain-research leader: Stuss
- Client-pharmacist relationship crucial for those with complex disorders during clobazam shortage
- National action plan could curb impact of drug shortages
- Conference an opportunity to share Cdn survey findings, learn about latest research
- Cast your vote for multimedia epilepsy awareness campaign
- Task force to create international epilepsy guidelines established
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- Epilepsy-focused biology unit for Grade 12 students
- ‘It has been a year of change and productive initiative’
- Information specialist brings myriad of experience to the table
- Epilepsy Simcoe County
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- Seizures Come in Many Shapes and Sizes
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- New clinical guidelines expected to help patients get the right care for epilepsy
- Surgery helps Steve Rutledge celebrate 25 years of being seizure-free
- Neurosurgery gives Cathleen Townsend’s life a ‘360-degree change’
- Webinar to examine correlation between hormones and epilepsy in women
- How surgery to address epilepsy changed Daniel Horvath’s life
- Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
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- Category: Epilepsy in Adults
- ‘Nothing is impossible.’ Singer’s quote resonates with student living with epilepsy
- Epilepsy Ontario retreat focuses on helping agencies build capacity
- Seizure medication shortages create anxiety and stress for families
- Thesis examines disclosure among young women with epilepsy
- Tongue-choking and other epilepsy myths debunked
- Support from OPP helps Sgt. Rob Jamieson continue the career he loves
- Student gains strength from experience with epilepsy
- Life changes for Kerry Jenkins, one year after surgery to control epilepsy
- Student wants to give back to hospital that changed her life
- EpLink study focusing on improving children’s working memory
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- Mother says sending her son to Summerfest Camp helped her ‘let go’
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- Groundbreaking epilepsy research project ‘unparalleled’ in clinical focus
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- Provincial Election: Questions to Political Parties
- UPLIFT program improving quality of life for people with epilepsy struggling with depression or anxiety
- 2021 Epilepsy Ontario Scholarship Application
- Ontario Brain Institute Announces Funding For Community-Led Organizations
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- Epilepsy Ontario statement on systemic racism in Ontario”
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- COVID-19 – Potential Drug Shortage Information
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- #IAM1IN100 CAMPAIGN
- Epilepsy Ontario Marks Completion of Ontario Trillium Foundation Funded Project: From Isolation to Inclusion
- Provincial Budget Update
- The “Rhiannon” Project
- Epilepsy Ontario and SUDEP Aware make recommendations to the OHIP + program
- SECOND NOTIFICATION: Discontinuation of Frisium® (clobazam) Tablets in Canada
- United Against SUDEP
- Shaken, Not Stirred Event
- Mother’s concerns growing as shortage of son’s epilepsy medication continues
- President of Canadian Medication Association speaks about the drug shortages in Canada
- Have Your Say on Drug Shortages (May 22 – July 5)
- Agencies hoping On the Edge will enlighten a new demographic
- [Event] ON THE EDGE: Living with Epilepsy
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- [Event] Moon Over Miami Summer Cruise
- [Event] Epilepsy and Memory: Coping Strategies Webinar – May 22, 2014
- Can exercise reduce seizures in children with epilepsy? Study aims to find out
- [Event] On The Edge: Living With Epilepsy
- Celebrate Purple Day 2014 – Show the world your support!
- MEDICATION ALERT: Clobazam
- [Event] OBI Public Talk: Taking Charge of your Brain Health
- [Event] Summerfest 2014
- Petition launched to begin CBD trials in Canada
- New Location and Contact Information
- Epilepsy Ontario stories to open discussions
- On The Edge Documentary
- During Pregnancy – Checklist
- Category: Women and Epilepsy
Agencies
- Epilepsy Sudbury
- Canadian League Against Epilepsy (CLAE)
- Canadian Epilepsy Alliance (CEA)
- Epilepsy Niagara
- Epilepsy North Bay
- Epilepsy Sault Ste Marie
- Epilepsy York Region
- Epilepsy Ottawa
- Epilepsy South Central Ontario ---- K-W Guelph
- Epilepsy South Central Ontario ---- Halton Peel Hamilton
- Epilepsy Durham Region
- Epilepsy South Eastern Ontario
- Seizure & Brain Injury Centre
- Epilepsy Toronto
- Epilepsy Peterborough & Area
- Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario
Alerts
- Buy Your Tickets For Our Online 5050 Raffle Today!
- Health Canada Alert: Zarontin Capsules
- vigabatrin (Sabril) drug shortage - August 22, 2016
- Valproic acid capsules - Updated June 9
- Alert: Carnitor (L-carnitine) tablets - May 26
- Lamotrigine shortage - revised June 30
- RESOLVED: Rectal diazepam gel (Diastat) shortage
- Alert: clobazam (Frisium) shortage - June 23
- Alert: divalproex sodium (Epival) shortages - revised July 20
- Alert: Divalproex sodium (Epival) shortage
- Drug shortage alert: Levetiracetam
- Clobazam update
- Acetazolamide shortage is resolved.
