More than 300,000 Canadians live with epilepsy.
Epilepsy Durham Region is a not-for-profit health organization founded in 1987 which is dedicated to the welfare of more than 12,000 individuals touched by epilepsy and their families in Durham Region. Volunteers and staff work to ensure that all people living with this disorder are able to participate in all life experiences, through education advocacy and services. Programs include activities in schools designed to educate the next generation about epilepsy, with the goal to eliminate stigma and discrimination.
This agency is governed by a Board of Directors composed of business leaders, professionals and client representatives, and employs an Executive Director and a Community Outreach Education Co-ordinator.
Epilepsy Durham Region is funded through individual donations, bequests, in-house fund raising initiatives, foundations and private industries.
This year we are proud to announce a milestone, our 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Twenty Years of Courage. The past two decades have seen us planting seeds of hope for the next generation. We look forward to a bright future as we affect positive change for all those touched by epilepsy.
Mission
We are dedicated to promoting independence and optimal quality of life for children and adults living with seizure disorders and their families, through awareness, support, advocacy, and public education.
Our Associates
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The lavender flower is traditionally associated with solitude – symbolizing the feelings of isolation and seclusion which people living with epilepsy often face.
Epilepsy Durham Region strives to help families cope with epilepsy and is committed to seeking a seizure free life for everyone; fostering hope and courage.
