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Summerfest building self-confidence, independence for camp goer

August 7, 2013

Tracy Cummins admits to having reservations the first time her son, Tobin, went to Summerfest in 2011. After all, he was only eight years old, had never been away from home by himself and had never been to camp. Tracy had also always been the person who administered medicine for Tobin’s seizure disorder. Tobin’s time…

[Event] 2013 – Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

August 7, 2013

Pull up your lucky socks and double knot your favourite running shoes. The Scotiabank Marathon hits Toronto again this year on Oct. 20, 2013. Thousands will run or walk the race course that stretches along the city’s waterfront. Participants can choose from the 5K, half marathon or full marathon. Are your feet itching to join…

Run for Epilepsy success shows difference one person can make

July 31, 2013

Trevor and Katie Lewis accomplished their goal of raising enough money to launch an epilepsy agency in Thunder Bay during last year’s inaugural Run for Epilepsy, and the father-and-daughter team is planning to direct proceeds from this year’s marathon to build upon that success. The 2012 Run for Epilepsy raised about $17,000, which helped open…

Epilepsy diagnosis inspires scholarship recipient to help others

July 24, 2013

Suzanne McGuire is hoping to turn her epilepsy diagnosis into an opportunity to help others affected by seizure disorders by pursuing a degree in applied health sciences from Brock University. Upon completing her studies, McGuire, a St. Catharines native, plans to educate people about epilepsy through advocacy work and, possibly, working in health-care administration and…