Epilepsy Durham Region

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Welcome to Epilepsy Durham Region

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.

 
 

What's New?

  Epilepsy Durham Region is Pleased to Announce Its New Location:
Effective November 1st, 2011
310 Byron Street South, Unit 3
Whitby, ON L1N 4P8
(905)430-3090

  Shine the Light on Your Community Neighbourhood Epilepsy Expo

Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Oshawa Centre – Centre Court, for more information

  Epilepsy Durham Region Annual General Meeting & Volunteer Reception

Monday, February 6th, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
The Gathering Room
850 King Street West, Unit 20
Oshawa, ON
Please R.S.V.P. (905)571-2099

  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



 
 

  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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