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Epilepsy Advocacy and Human Rights

Hidden, not rare: Why Alex Johnson is using a sweater to raise epilepsy awareness

March 26, 2026

By Deron Hamel For Alex Johnson, the phrase “Epilepsy: Hidden, Not Rare” resonated with him when he saw it printed across a sweater at the Epilepsy Shop, Epilepsy Ontario’s online store. Alex, who is living with epilepsy, says he felt a personal connection with the message, which prompted him to buy the sweater. “The message…

‘Epilepsy is just one part of my life,’ student says

February 9, 2026

By Deron Hamel “Don’t let your epilepsy control you; it’s just one part of your life.” Taylor Kepka says if she could write a letter to her younger self, this would be the opening sentence. Looking back, Taylor, now a university student, says when she experienced her first seizures she didn’t know what was happening,…

Emma Silver says winning the Name the Brain contest has been ‘empowering’

September 20, 2023

By Deron Hamel The winner of the Epilepsy Shop’s contest to name the cartoon brain mascot on the new Good Vibes line of T-shirts and hoodies says the experience of penning the winning entry – and being involved in the design process – has been “empowering.” Emma Silver received first-place honours in the Name the…

Student with epilepsy shares a unique bond with Vincent Van Gogh

June 22, 2023

By Deron Hamel Emily Greer says Vincent Van Gogh “has a special place” in her heart. Like Emily, the famous Dutch painter lived with epilepsy and even wrote about living with the condition. But there’s something else Emily sees in Van Gogh that others may not. And this comes from looking at one of his…