By Deron Hamel The Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision to legalize all forms of consumption of medicinal marijuana means Mandy McKnight no longer has to break the law in order to stop her young son’s seizures. Mandy’s seven-year-old son, Liam, has Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy with frequent, prolonged, drug-resistant seizures. He…
By Deron Hamel Epilepsy Durham Region executive director Dianne McKenzie says an upcoming fundraising walk will be an opportunity for the agency to build stronger community ties as well as raise funds and awareness of epilepsy. Epilepsy Durham Region is one of eight grassroots organizations in Durham Region participating in this year’s annual Walk for…
By Deron Hamel Canadian children living with epilepsy say it’s their need for social and emotional support from friends and family – not their seizures – that concerns them most about their quality of life. This is the main finding from a recent study that surveyed 480 children aged eight to 14 who are living…
By Lisa Bailey With involvement at the local, provincial and national level of epilepsy agencies, Paul Raymond has gained new perspective on the realities and challenges for people living with the seizure disorder. Now, as Epilepsy Ontario’s new executive director, he’s energized by the prospect of helping to change the landscape and enhance the lives…
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