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Epilepsy Ontario

OTN staff show support for Epilepsy Ontario

June 20, 2013

Epilepsy Ontario executive director Rozalyn Werner-Arcé accepts a cheque for $2,800 from the Ontario Telemedicine Network. OTN raised the money during a two-month campaign focused on epilepsy awareness. Paula Ashley says she came away with a reinforced feeling of what a “caring and passionate” organization she works for, following the Ontario Telemedicine Network’s (OTN’s) two-month…

Educating people about epilepsy a major part of dad’s advocacy

June 13, 2013

When we think of people who advocate for children who are living with epilepsy, we often think of mothers, but in many cases fathers are the unsung heroes when it comes to peer networking and searching for ways to enhance their children’s quality of life. In recognition of June 16 being Father’s Day, Voices of…

Six persevering students earn OBCL scholarship awards

June 6, 2013

OBCL Scholars (Left to right): Suzanne McGuire, Alexander Johnson, Kirsten Leusink, and Chloe Gallagher. The OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Awards were presented June 4 to six students who all have one thing in common – they are living with epilepsy but they’re not letting it interfere with their future plans.Chloe Gallagher is one of the scholarship…