We are committed to promoting independence and optimal quality of life for individuals living with epilepsy and their families, through support, advocacy and public education.

  Epilepsy Durham Region Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Reception

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Please R.S.V.P. (905)430-3090
Whitby Chamber of Commerce

128 Brock Street South,

Whitby, Ontario, L1N 4J8

  Oshawa Clinic ~ Main Lobby

Monday, February 17th, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
117 King Street East Oshawa
Epilepsy Education Centre

  Purple Day Kick Off ~ Purple Pancakes for Everyone

Tuesday, February 21th, 2012, 11:00am
Oshawa Fire Fighters Compete for the title of Quickest to Consume 10 Pan Cakes
Diamond's Grill
10 Bond Street West
Oshawa, (905)721-0137

  Brainstorm Within: New hope for epileptics
W-FIVE
A rediscovered surgical procedure is providing hope to epileptics who don't benefit from medication.
Part 1
Part 2

NEURONTIN (GABAPENTIN)?
PLEASE READ BELOW...
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ordered the law firm of Siskinds LLP to distribute notice of a certification of a class action lawsuit to epilepsy organizations in Canada for distribution to their members in order to inform anyone using the anticonvulsant under the brand name of Neurontin® of the existence of this class action lawsuit. Individuals who use generic gabapentin are not included in the class action lawsuit. In order to accommodate this request we have posted the notice on our website www.epilepsysupport.ca. Click here to read the full notice. Please be advised that the Court has noted that the notice does not constitute medical advice. The Court has not at this time made any determination of the validity of the claims made by the plaintiffs. The Court has also warned that patients who have been prescribed Neurontin ® should consult with their physicians if they have any questions with respect to their medical condition and should not stop taking Neurontin ® without consulting with their health care professional.

Please direct all concerns/questions to:
Matthew Baer, 519-660-7782
Siskinds, LLP
680 Waterloo Street

  Purple Day ? March 26th



Founded in 2008, by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada with the help of the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia, Purple Day is an internals grassroots efforts dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th, people from around the globe are asked to wear purple and spread the word about epilepsy.

Why? Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people worldwide. That?s more than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson?s disease combined.

Getting involved is easy. Wear purple and encourages others to do the same. Host a Purple Day party or fund raising event at your home, school or business. Most importantly get real facts about epilepsy by browsing this site and those of our partners to learn more.

To become an Ambassador of the Purple Program please visit Purple Day and www.purpleday.org

The Annual Fund is at the core of all fund raising efforts of Epilepsy Durham Region. Your investment is critical to ensuring the continuance of growth and innovation of Epilepsy Durham Region. We invite you to make a gift to Epilepsy Durham Region?s Annual Fund, either by downloading the Donation Form (PDF) or by using our online donation option

  Just had your first seizure?
A seizure happens when groups of neurons in the brain expel bursts of energy in an unco-ordinated manner. Epilepsy is the tendency to have unprovoked recurrent seizures. Find First Response Protocol for seizures and information about an Emergency Response Action Plan, as well as many other online resources.

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