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Voices of Epilepsy

[Event] ON THE EDGE: Living with Epilepsy

June 11, 2014

Epilepsy Ontario  is excited to announce On the Edge: Living with Epilepsy Road Tour. Additional screenings will take place in Ottawa, Durham Region (Whitby) and London. Each film screening will include a facilitated conversation including a clinician, a person who has epilepsy and community epilepsy representative.  On the Edge: Living with Epilepsy is a documentary told through the eyes…

Thank you to our Supporters

June 11, 2014

  Epilepsy Ontario gives a big shout out to the staff and students of Langstaff Secondary School who organized a Purple Day event during March – Epilepsy Awareness Month – for Epilepsy Ontario.  Their fantastic efforts played a key role in raising important awareness about epilepsy at the school as well as raising $793.94 for…

Trainer explains value seizure response dogs deliver

June 5, 2014

Gloria Peckham recalls how a British Columbia man, who received a seizure response dog she trained, is now living independently because of the canine. The man has a severe seizure disorder, and health authorities suggested he move into a group home because he experiences so many seizures. However, because the man now has a seizure…

Upcoming cruise supporting Summerfest and other programs

May 29, 2014

Epilepsy Ontario is gearing up for its inaugural Moon Over Miami fundraising cruise on June 17, which promises attendees a fun-filled evening on scenic Lake Ontario while supporting the organization’s provincial programs, including Summerfest. Summerfest is Epilepsy Ontario’s annual camp program for children living with epilepsy. The camp has been creating independence and building self-esteem…