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Epilepsy Awareness

Epilepsy Ontario launches call for superhero-themed story concepts

August 12, 2025

By Deron Hamel If you have an idea for a superhero comic book or graphic novel focused on raising epilepsy awareness, Epilepsy Ontario wants to hear it. The organization plans to launch a graphic novel or comic book about an epilepsy superhero, and any Ontario resident with an original, unpublished idea is welcome to submit…

The 2025 #IAM1IN100 CAMPAIGN

March 2, 2025

  We are bringing back the #Iam1in100 campaign this March. Download the material below and help expand the representation of what it means to live with epilepsy. If you have epilepsy, download the sign that says “I have epilepsy and…” In the blank space provided, you can write about how you’re feeling or how you’re…

Living with epilepsy led student to a new academic path

February 12, 2025

By Deron Hamel It was William Fisher’s experience with epilepsy that inspired him to pursue studies and a career that will help him better understand seizure disorders and help others whose lives are impacted by the condition. William experienced his first tonic-clonic seizure in 2017. Soon after, he began experiencing regular tonic-clonic seizures, resulting in…

Controlling his epilepsy has helped student pursue passion for mechanics

January 9, 2025

By Deron Hamel For as long as he can remember, Samuel Rheault says he’s had a keen interest in mechanics. In addition to having an aptitude for working with motors, he says mechanics always helped him forget about the challenges he faced living with epilepsy. Today, with his epilepsy controlled by medication, and with the…