Deron Hamel Epilepsy Ottawa is working to strengthen the agency to enhance its sustainability to better serve the thousands of people living with a seizure disorder in the Ottawa region and their families. Diversifying the agency’s funding model, building upon strengths in its volunteer program and supporting ongoing initiatives are some of the ways Epilepsy…
By Deron Hamel Purple Day is just around the corner, and one nine-year-old girl and her mother in a small northern Ontario community are gearing up for their annual drive to raise epilepsy awareness. For the past few years, Grade 4 student Miah Wheadon and her mother, Gina, have approached local businesses in Manitouwadge, Ont.…
By Deron Hamel The scene is a play rehearsal. Two high-school students, a boy and a girl, are practising their parts. Suddenly, the girl pauses. She stares blankly, appearing lost in her thoughts. Several seconds pass. She then she resumes speaking, as though nothing has happened. One of the students asks another if a teacher…
By Deron Hamel When people share their stories about living with epilepsy it often inspires others to do the same. This not only helps build a stronger community among those living with epilepsy, but many of these stories also provide hope to those living with seizure disorders. Steve Rutledge contacted Epilepsy Ontario in February to…
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