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Epilepsy Ontario

Golf tournament supporting Summerfest Camp going into its 10th year

August 20, 2015

By Deron Hamel Ian Richardson says the greatest success stemming from the Richardson Charity Golf Tournament since it began in 2006 is the amount of money the event has raised and the fact that the proceeds have helped send many children and youths to Summerfest Camp. The Richardson Charity Golf Tournament was launched by Richardson…

Fundraiser being held to help keep teen seizure-free

August 13, 2015

By Deron Hamel A fundraiser takes place this weekend in Everett, Ont. to help 18-year-old Jesse Bolton and his family pay for medication to control his epilepsy. The fundraiser is being hosted by Paul Hibbert and his family. Since 2013, the Hibbert family has hosted an annual fundraiser in memory of their son who was…

Mom says Summerfest Camp has boosted son’s self-confidence, increased his socialization

August 6, 2015

By Deron Hamel Natalie Alzate says her nine-year-old son Joaquin has become more self-confident and his communications skills have flourished since he began attending Summerfest Camp in 2014. Having recently attended Summerfest Camp for the second time, Joaquin continues to show increased socialization and a “can-do attitude,” Natalie tells Voices of Epilepsy. When Joaquin attended…