Growing up with epilepsy, Tori Gleason faced many challenges. Now she’s hoping to turn the negative experiences that came with living with a seizure disorder into something she can use to help others. The 18-year-old is enrolled in the child and youth worker program at St. Lawrence College in Brockville, Ont. She’s planning to use…
If you’re looking to brighten your home or give someone a nice gift while supporting a good cause, look no further than your commute on the Toronto subway this week. Epilepsy Ontario and Epilepsy York Region are collaborating on a fundraising initiative until Aug. 30 to raise money for their organizations while educating the public…
Ten-month-old Kaitlyn Pogson is living with Dravet syndrome, a rare catastrophic form of intractable epilepsy that causes her to go into hour-long seizures every few days. When this happens, Kaitlyn must be rushed to hospital where she’s administered anti-seizure medication that has little impact and often produces side effects, such as reduced appetite. Her parents,…
This year’s Richardson Charity Golf Tournament will once again be an opportunity to help send children and youths living with epilepsy to summer camp, while having a fun day on the fairways and greens at Ariss Valley Golf Club near Guelph. All proceeds from the Aug. 24 event will support Summerfest, an annual summer…
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