Epilepsy Ontario has received funding from UCB Canada Inc. to host a tour of the documentary On the Edge: Living with Epilepsy, which delivers unique insight into what it’s like to live with a seizure disorder. A UCB Canada representative says the organization hopes the film will inspire people to become more accepting of those…
Epilepsy support agencies across Ontario are gearing up for Purple Day, the annual international event aimed at raising epilepsy awareness. Recognized every March 26, Purple Day was launched in 2008 by Cassidy Megan, a nine-year-old Nova Scotia girl who is living with epilepsy. Since then, individuals and organizations worldwide have hosted events and campaigns to…
The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) is hosting a free public talk in downtown Toronto Feb. 7 which will be enriching for anyone interested in neurological conditions and brain health. The event will be largely focused on patient empowerment and self care for caregivers and will feature a presentation from brain-health expert Dr. Tiffany Chow. Chow,…
A documentary screening in Toronto this month will provide viewers a first-hand glimpse of what it’s like to live with epilepsy and how seizure disorders can alienate people, lead to anxiety and depression and create a detrimental impact on lives.This may sound unsettling but that’s exactly the reaction people need to have to better understand…
Sponsor Image 1
Sponsor Image 2
Sponsor Image 3
Sponsor Image 1
Sponsor Image 2
