By Deron Hamel A World Health Organization (WHO) resolution that was unanimously passed earlier this year could create large-scale, positive change in epilepsy treatment across the globe, says Mary Secco, an Ontario advocate for people with epilepsy. Secco, who is co-chair of the International League Against Epilepsy’s (ILAE’s) Global Outreach Task Force as well as…
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…
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…
Andreia Real says she has found living with epilepsy to be more of a motivator than a challenge.
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