Your contributions help fund our programming, education, advocacy and services which are leading us towards alleviating the stigma and myths of living with epilepsy. Every donation makes a difference.

EVENTS

Wear Purple to Show you Care - March 26th, 2010

Epilepsy Awareness Month - March, 2010
Be part of this international movement.

Annual Charity Golf Classic - Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Thanks to the efforts of sponsors, donors, volunteers and 144 golfers, the11th annual Epilepsy Durham Region Charity Golf Tournament was another huge success, raising $19,000.00. The event, which took place on June 17th at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax, Ont., welcomed hundreds of community members, golfers and dignitaries as they teed off for a chance to improve the lives of individuals living with epilepsy in Durham Region.

Register early for 2011 don’t be disappointed.

Annual Walk-Run-A-Thon – Third Sunday of April
Register, get sponsors, and get off to the races! A chance for exercise and to support a local charity serving an estimated 36,000 individuals in my community? What a great way to spend the day!

Bingo – Ongoing
Bingo sessions are held twice per month at the Red Barn Bingo Hall at 72 Wayne Street, Oshawa. Saturday morning sessions 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please contact 905-571-2099 for a full list of dates.

ONGOING FUND RAISING INITIATIVES

Do you know of a location which could host the EDR coin containers? Please let us know.

United Way

Do you contribute through payroll deductions? If you would like to direct your funds to Epilepsy Durham Region indicate our full name as Epilepsy Durham Region on your pledge form, and ensure your donations remain in your local community.

Our Charitable Registration Number is 89670-5399-RR0001.

THIRD PARTY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Community Partnership programme enables you, your business and community groups to join in the new wave to change the face of epilepsy by organizing events that are fun and meaningful to you. Your event is independent of our agency initiatives, you can become a Proud Supporter and 'change the face of epilepsy forever'.

Holding your own event is a great way to build community spirit and raise awareness for Epilepsy Durham Region. We can’t make the change all by ourselves, we need your help!

Funds raised through this programme enable Epilepsy Durham Region to continue its efforts to:

• Provide leading edge educational training for educators
• Offer comprehensive and credible information on epilepsy, treatment and awareness
• Provide support to individuals living with epilepsy, family and friends

Become a Proud Community Partner and Change the Face of Epilepsy

If you require educational resource material or epilepsy awareness products for your event, please contact complete the form and fax back to our office three weeks in advance. We will make every effort to provide you with the necessary educational resource materials and post your event on our website, and where possible, contact the local newspapers to encourage highlighting your event.

Thank you for hosting your event, Best of luck

A few ideas for your event:

• Yard sale, don’t forget the hotdogs
• Annual hike through the park
• Pancake supper or breakfast
• Host a festive cupcake sale
• Community dance
• A Sports tournament (hockey, baseball, golf, volleyball, etc)
• Dress-down day at work

...the possibilities are endless

Hosting your own Community Event in support of Epilepsy Durham Region