We are honoured to be one of the three local charities chosen by the Durham Regional Police Services Canine Unit as a recipient of proceeds from their 2020 calendar. As an organization we are committed to helping to sell the 2020 calendars and have them available for purchase at our office in Whitby. If you are interested in supporting this cause, please email us at This email address is being...

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 make a lasting impact together...  

CEO, Dianne McKenzie says, “Start the conversation for those living with Epilepsy.

Our Friends & Family Campaign will HARNESS and INFLUENCE and SPARK conversation about Epilepsy.”
    Epilepsy Durham Region is excited to launch it’s new Friends and Family Campaign. Can you help? We think we have made it really easy to lend a hand. We would like to invite you to ask 10

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because a hug is sometimes the most valuable gift...     WHY:   In November, 2018, Epilepsy Durham Region launched a new, comprehensive, local Epilepsy Clinic in Durham Region. Encompassed in this initiative is our Clinic to Community program which ensures that individuals and their families living with epilepsy receive the education and support that they need to be partners in their healthcare plan. 

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  The Meridian's Commitment to Communities Sean Jackson Scholarship is designed to recognize and reward an Ontario High School student who has demonstrated both academic excellence and an outstanding commitment to communities on their own. Learn more about this annual award of $10,000 here     Last revised: October 28th,...

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  The Ontario Brain Institute’s (OBI) epilepsy research program (EpLink) is looking to better understand the questions Canadians have about epilepsy and seizures. These questions could be about causes or diagnosis, treatment, managing day-to-day life or managing co-existing conditions related to epilepsy.   Co-existing conditions related to epilepsy include: Rett Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Down...

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