By Deron Hamel Alexa Graham has never been one to let epilepsy stand in the way of her dreams. The recent high-school graduate from Timmins, Ont. was diagnosed with the condition as a young child. From that time, Alexa says she and her family were told she would never be able to “lead a normal…
By Deron Hamel Epilepsy Ontario is calling on the Ministry of Health to increase core funding to epilepsy agencies across the province to enhance education and supports to help people living with seizure disorders manage their condition while saving the province money by reducing hospital visits. The organization is launching an e-letter campaign and asking…
By Deron Hamel Turning negative experiences into positive action has been an important theme in Jeff Tabrizi’s life. The 29-year-old boxer from Burlington has had his share of battles – inside and outside of the ring. But looking back, Tabrizi says those battles made him stronger and helped shape him into who he is today.…
By Deron Hamel Summer is normally the time when epilepsy support agencies across Ontario host fundraising events; however, with the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic resulting in social distancing protocols and limited public gatherings, agencies decided to collaborate to create a safe way to raise money this year. The idea that developed from this collaboration is…
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