Announcement: Scholarships for People with Epilepsy

Sponsored by Lundbeck, CURE (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy) is offering a one-time scholarship of up to $5,000 for people living with epilepsy, family members, and caregivers. It is “to be used toward coursework to advance personal knowledge in research, health education, advocacy and/or awareness in relation to their experiences with epilepsy.”

This is a very good opportunity for people who want to pursue their education in health care or advocacy to make a difference. I recommend that you look at it and apply for a scholarship if you are interested. The deadline is April 15, 2019.

https://www.cureepilepsy.org/get-involved/scholarships/?utm_source=1+-+General+List&utm_campaign=5938f92385-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_18_08_45&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_daad723502-5938f92385-258741493

Announcement: Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County Monthly Meeting

On Friday, July 14, 2017, the Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County will hold its monthly support group meeting in Orange, California.  Dr. Tracy Dixon-Salazar of CURE (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy) will discuss Epilepsy and Genetics. She is a renowned expert in this field.

Catch-22

I think I speak for everyone affected with epilepsy when I say that it is unwanted.

We don’t want seizures.  They are annoying and painful.

They make us DIFFERENT.  However, people with epilepsy should not be ashamed.  They do not deserve the discrimination they often encounter.  In this way, we are much like other minority groups.  There is a difference, however.  For us,

A Testimonial to Fundraising

I recently read a disturbing article by Felix Salmon from Slate that argued against donating to, as he called them, “disease-specific charities.”  This was in response to the “ice bucket challenge” to raise money for ALS.  I have to admit, the idea of pouring a bucket of ice water over your head doesn’t seem to be the best thing to do to raise money.  Especially since it wastes water during this time of drought in California.  Nevertheless, the concept is unique and has made people pay attention to the disease as no one had before.

Mr. Salmon speaks primarily in terms of ALS.  However, his statements have