By Deron Hamel Claire Marcotte says her epilepsy has made her resilient because the condition has forced her to be organized and disciplined. A resident of Kincardine who is planning to study medical radiation technology, Claire says epilepsy has shaped her into the person she is today and even set her on her career path.…
By Deron Hamel Under the Lights is a feature-length film about a high-school student named Sam (played by Pearce Joza) who is living with epilepsy. Sam is so desperate to live a life like other teenagers he attends his prom – even though he knows the lights in the auditorium will likely cause him to…
By Deron Hamel If you have an idea for a superhero comic book or graphic novel focused on raising epilepsy awareness, Epilepsy Ontario wants to hear it. The organization plans to launch a graphic novel or comic book about an epilepsy superhero, and any Ontario resident with an original, unpublished idea is welcome to submit…
By Deron Hamel For as long as he can remember, Samuel Rheault says he’s had a keen interest in mechanics. In addition to having an aptitude for working with motors, he says mechanics always helped him forget about the challenges he faced living with epilepsy. Today, with his epilepsy controlled by medication, and with the…
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