Inspired by the care given to their son, Brandi and Ryan Larson, of Pequot Lakes, are collecting donations for children in need. In May of last year while the family was at a race track, then 3-year-old Eli Larson had a health issue. "He just kind of started having seizures,... read more →
Mar
10
Mar
05
A determined youngster with epilepsy is getting on his bike to to help those with the condition. At the age of just 10 Caiden Tanfield, from Braintree, is one of the Epilepsy Society’s youngest fundraisers. He was diagnosed with Benign Rolandic Epilepsy in Childhood Syndrome after suffering a seizure just days... read more →
Mar
02
The father of a boy with epilepsy has set out ambitious plans to raise £100,000 for charity. Simon Batchelor, 36, has been inspired to raise awareness and funds for research by his 11-year-old son George who has epilepsy and global developmental delay which has affected his ability to talk and... read more →
Feb
25
When life has been getting you down there is nothing like cooking up a storm and looking to the future. With the support of the community builders at the Redwell Centre, Matthew Smith from Matson is being supported to be able to work in a voluntary capacity on a burger... read more →
Feb
23
A young woman with epilepsy says she has been accused of being drunk and even on drugs while suffering from the after-effects of seizures. Deminique Malyon, who was diagnosed with the condition last October, can't communicate, walk straight or focus her gaze after having a seizure. READ MORE
Feb
22
There's a new Manchester local in town. His name is Calipari, he has four legs and he's covered in fur. But for the Sichelstiel family, Calipari, a golden retriever-Labrador mix, is more than just a family dog. Calipari has been trained to detect seizures, a common occurrence for Hannah Sichelstiel, who... read more →
Feb
17
A young girl with epilepsy had a seizure that her mother claims was the result of a pharmacy leading to her being given the wrong medication. READ MORE
Feb
11
A six-year-old girl goes to school one day, thinking it was going to be the same as the last day and the day before that. However, young JenVon Anjery Cherry didn’t know that this day was going to drastically alter the rest of her life forever. READ MORE
Feb
09
Long-time football coach Jerry Kill takes his battle with epilepsy to the big stage on Super Bowl weekend. The Rutgers offensive coordinator spoke about his battle and why he wants to be a face for awareness and fundraising.
Feb
02
A Georgia teen is headed to Super Bowl 51 after a tweet qualified her for a social media contest, where she shared her personal story of living with epilepsy. Atlanta Falcons fan Skylar Tipton, 15, will be attending Sunday's game with her father at Houston's NRG Stadium. READ MORE