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Peterborough woman hoping to write book about persevering with epilepsy

April 14, 2016

By Deron Hamel At Toronto Western Hospital, Kerry Jenkins is known as the “walking textbook on epilepsy.” Given her incredible story of perseverance, her doctors, as well as people at Epilepsy Toronto, have suggested Jenkins write a book about her struggle with epilepsy and the strides she has gained. Now 47 and living in Peterborough,…

Registration open for Summerfest Camp 2016

April 7, 2016

By Deron Hamel Children living with epilepsy are once again invited to enjoy a true summertime outdoor experience this year at Summerfest Camp. Summerfest Camp, which is held annually at Camp Couchiching, near Orillia, is a unique program geared to the needs of children living with seizure disorders. Going into its 22nd year, Summerfest Camp…

‘New and improved’ scholarship for students with epilepsy available this year

March 31, 2016

By Deron Hamel A long-standing scholarship for students living with epilepsy is once again being offered this year in a “new and improved” format. The Osler Epilepsy Scholarship, formerly called the OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship, is being offered to four students this year. Aside from the name change, the scholarship committee also decided to up the…

Celebrating Purple Day at Queen’s Park

March 23, 2016

By Deron Hamel Epilepsy Ontario will be acknowledging Purple Day by distributing purple ribbons to MPPs on March 24 and attending a session at Queen’s Park, where representatives from the Liberal, NDP and Progressive Conservative parties will read member statements focused on epilepsy awareness. 2014 Purple Day Website poster Purple Day is honoured annually by…