Lora the Lavender Labrador

Who is Lora? Why was she created?

Lora has been designed by the Epilepsy Durham Region Team to promote epilepsy awareness and seizure dogs. Epilepsy is only one part of a person’s life and yet this one aspect can become the focus of the public, fellow coworkers, acquaintances, and even friends. All too often a person with epilepsy is not judged or celebrated for his or her accomplishments, abilities, and personal value, but judged based on a medical condition – one that is commonly misunderstood.

This stigma is unfair and sadly it can negatively impact all facets of one’s life including school, career, family and social life. The stigma of this condition can be the most challenging part of living with epilepsy and is often more difficult to manage than the seizures.

Each plush toy carries a message relating to epilepsy. When you make a $15 donation to Epilepsy Durham Region we would be happy to deliver a complimentary Lora dog to your home. If you would like us to mail her to you, please add $10 for postage.

  Lora the Lavender Labrador Order Form

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Epilepsy Awareness Bracelets

Epilepsy Durham Region is pleased to announce that lavender wristbands are now available. Each band carries the message which reads "Out of the Shadows" in reference to the World Health Organization’s universal campaign for epilepsy and includes the web site www.epilepsymatters.com information. This is an exciting opportunity to heighten the awareness of epilepsy in our community, they encourage conversation and meaning.

If you would like to order these bracelets please contact our office. We would be happy to mail them to you; please add $1.00 mailing fee to your order. Larger orders may be picked up at the EDR office.

Awareness Bracelet Prices:

$2 each.