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Voices of Epilepsy

Shaken, Not Stirred Event

September 28, 2016

Epilepsy Ontario and Eplink are hosting the Shaken, Not Stirred Gala Join 250 guests to the gala held in the Grand Banking Hall at One King West in downtown Toronto. An evening of mystery and intrigue awaits you, as guests enjoy a martini cocktail reception, a three-course meal, spy-themed table challenges and a silent auction.…

Project being developed to help police, first responders identify non-convulsive seizures

September 15, 2016

By Deron Hamel Epilepsy Ontario is working on a project to create an information package epilepsy support agencies across the province can use to educate police services and first responders on how to identify people who are having a non-convulsive seizure. The provincial agency is adapting a project created by Epilepsy Toronto to help build…

Summerfest has increased camper’s self-confidence, introduced her to new passions

September 8, 2016

By Deron Hamel Since Laura Cunningham’s daughter, Sara, began attending Summerfest Camp eight years ago, she has gained a lot of self-confidence and has discovered two passions: archery and swimming. Sara is also planning to complete training so she can become a camp counsellor. Sara, now 15, attended Summerfest Camp for the first time when…