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

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,