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Voices of Epilepsy

Epilepsy strengthens student’s resolve to pursue his dreams

October 22, 2026

By Deron Hamel Adam Lin says living with epilepsy has made him more “resilient and determined” in pursuing his ambitions, including his goal of becoming a video game developer. The Ottawa student says epilepsy has presented challenges throughout his educational journey, with unexpected seizures and medical appointments sometimes affecting his confidence and making it more…

Student determined to turn epilepsy experience into helping others

September 21, 2026

By Deron Hamel Mallory McDonald describes two parts of her life: the part before June 21, 2023, and the part after. It was on that date that Mallory was diagnosed with epilepsy. At the time, she was in her last semester of a social services diploma program, and she had started experiencing seizures in class…

How one mother’s fight for her daughter revolutionized school epilepsy policies

June 25, 2026

By Deron Hamel Monica Diaz-Greco recalls how, after her daughter Emma was diagnosed with infantile spasms at seven months old, she and her husband, Daniel, knew immediately they wanted to do something to not just help Emma but also others living with epilepsy. That impulse led the couple to co-found Emma IS, a nonprofit organization…

The Waymo Epilepsy Ontario Scholarship

June 1, 2026

2026 Scholarship Applications Are Now Closed Applications for the 2026 Waymo Epilepsy Ontario Scholarship are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied this year. We appreciate the time and effort applicants put into sharing their experiences, achievements, and educational goals with us. Applications are now being reviewed, and the 2026 scholarship recipients will be…