Epilepsy is my motivator, says student
July 30, 2015
Andreia Real says she has found living with epilepsy to be more of a motivator than a challenge.
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Scholarship winner began advocating for epilepsy awareness shortly after diagnosis
July 16, 2015
By Deron Hamel It wasn’t long after Sarah Hysenaj had her first seizure that she became an epilepsy awareness advocate. Sarah was 11 years old and on a school field trip when she had her first seizure in front of her classmates. Fortunately for Sarah, her teacher knew exactly what was happening and what to…
Epilepsy diagnosis helps student understand her condition and pursue her dreams
July 2, 2015
By Deron Hamel Before being diagnosed with epilepsy, Amanda Cook says she felt “trapped” by her seizure disorder. But since her diagnosis, Amanda says her confidence has soared, and she’s now getting ready to take the first steps toward a career in interior design. Amanda has been accepted into the interior design technology program at…
CBD offers hope to people with seizure disorders, but more information, support, needed: Carol Clarke
June 25, 2015
By Deron Hamel The mother of a St. Thomas, Ont. woman with complex-partial seizures is hoping the availability of cannabidiol (CBD), an extract of the cannabis plant, will enhance her daughter’s quality of life. However, Carol Clarke says there needs to be more information available about proper CBD dosages as well as support for people…
