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Living with Epilepsy

Neurosurgery gives Cathleen Townsend’s life a ‘360-degree change’

January 29, 2015

One year ago at this time, Cathleen Townsend was having up to 15 seizures per day. Then she had life-changing surgery last April. She’s not had a seizure since. The Casselman, Ont. resident says her life has had a “360-degree change” in the past nine months. Being seizure-free has allowed her to go back to…

Sharing your story about epilepsy can make a difference

January 22, 2015

One of the great things about having the Voices of Epilepsy news program is that Epilepsy Ontario can help people share their inspirational stories about how they’ve conquered their condition and, in some cases, foster positive change. The news program has even demonstrated lifesaving ability. In January 2013, it was announced there was a shortage…

Weekend exhibit will raise awareness of epilepsy and brain research

January 14, 2015

Epilepsy Ontario, Epilepsy Toronto and Epilepsy Durham Region are collaborating this weekend to bring an interactive display about epilepsy to BRAINFest, a family-friendly celebration of brain research at Toronto’s Ontario Science Centre. BRAINFest will also provide an understanding of how people in different aspects of brain-health research are aligning their efforts to raise awareness and…

Epilepsy Ontario sees another year of successful advocacy

December 11, 2014

Advocacy was once again a strong point for Epilepsy Ontario in 2014, with the organization playing a leading role in furthering awareness of the issues facing people living with seizure disorders, says executive director Rozalyn Werner-Arcé.“One area that Epilepsy Ontario really saw a lot of success in 2014 was engagement,” Werner-Arcé says. “As an advocacy…