Epilepsy is the most common serious disease of the brain, affecting over 50 million people worldwide. Epilepsy Durham Region is an inclusive organization where those living with Epilepsy and their family can receive support, education, and resources. Utilizing a network of programs and services, our team provides specialized care, while building community awareness throughout Durham Region.
Epilepsy Durham Region
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Epilepsy Durham Region one of three local charities of choice for the DRPS K9 Unit Charity Calendar
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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Friends & Family Campaign
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.”
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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 -
Paws for a Cause | Keeping it Epic
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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Ontario High School Student Scholarship Opportunity with Meridian
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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WE NEED YOUR VOICE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF EPILEPSY RESEARCH
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...
