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Advocacy

2013 Epilepsy Action Day was ‘amazing’

September 25, 2013

During the 2012 Epilepsy Action Day at Queen’s Park, Ontario’s epilepsy support agencies, along with people living with seizure disorders and their families, asked MPPs for a provincial epilepsy strategy to address their needs. At the 2013 Action Day on Sept. 24, the same people were thanking government officials for launching the Epilepsy Strategy Implementation…

Epilepsy and employment: what you should know

September 18, 2013

Tim Nourse recounts the story of an acquaintance living with a seizure disorder who is a highly-valued employee of a nationwide corporation. Despite the fact this individual’s seizures are fully under control and her employer has an excellent track record of accommodating people with all disabilities, she has never disclosed her condition. Nourse, an employment…

Agencies partner on flower campaign to raise epilepsy awareness

August 28, 2013

If you’re looking to brighten your home or give someone a nice gift while supporting a good cause, look no further than your commute on the Toronto subway this week. Epilepsy Ontario and Epilepsy York Region are collaborating on a fundraising initiative until Aug. 30 to raise money for their organizations while educating the public…

Run for Epilepsy success shows difference one person can make

July 31, 2013

Trevor and Katie Lewis accomplished their goal of raising enough money to launch an epilepsy agency in Thunder Bay during last year’s inaugural Run for Epilepsy, and the father-and-daughter team is planning to direct proceeds from this year’s marathon to build upon that success. The 2012 Run for Epilepsy raised about $17,000, which helped open…